Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Social media's impact on political uprisings in Africa: The good, bad, and the ugly

Social media played a role in every single political uprising of the past decade in Africa.

Donald Trump plans to hold UNSC meeting on Iran's alleged international law violations on 26 September, says Nikki Haley

On Donald Trump calling the UNSC meeting about Iran, she said the message to Tehran is that the world is watching its actions, whether supporting terrorism, launching ballistic missiles or selling weapons.

Congo's ex-warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba to contest Presidential Election; Kinshasa governor promises heavy security

The country is currently being led by President Joseph Kabila, who has ruled since 2001, and also defeated Jean-Pierre Bemba in the 2006 election.

Spread of HIV began from Congo's capital in 1920s, says new study

The HIV pandemic began its global spread from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), says a study.