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ICC Acknowledges Limitations, Backs New Court Proposal

The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan has acknowledged the court’s growing incompetence in addressing the ongoing atrocities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Following his visit in February, Khan highlighted the persistent nature of violence in eastern Congo,
April 2, 2025

DRC Parliament Gets New Speaker Amid Political Turmoil

The Democratic Republic of Congo‘s national assembly elected Vital Kamerhe, whose home was violently attacked on Sunday, as speaker in a delayed vote, a key step towards installing a government five months after a presidential election. The appointment of Kamerhe as the
May 23, 2024

Dozens killed In Inter-Communal Clashes In DR Congo

Dozens of civilians have been killed so far this month in intercommunal clashes over land in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a UN humanitarian agency announced. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated that aid workers are
May 22, 2024

Kenya Airways Suspends Flights To DR Congo In Protest

Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways has suspended its flights to Kinshasa, citing the continued detention of its crew by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s military over a controversial consignment of banknotes. On Monday, the airline announced that the suspension will begin
April 30, 2024

Congolese President Tshisekedi sworn in for second term

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second five-year term on Saturday after a landslide victory his opponents have refused to recognise. Authorities have acknowledged there were issues but dismissed allegations the vote was stolen. Tshisekedi took
January 22, 2024