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A human rights group says the Democratic Republic of Congo's government is blocking opposition parties from campaigning ahead of December elections and trying to intimidate the party leaders. Human Rights Watch says it has documented a surge in political violence as well as growing incidents of arbitrary arrests, abductions and threats against political rivals. The…

UN secretary-general said if the peacekeeping mission withdraw from DRC in December, civilians will be exposed to insecurity.

Photography played a key role in 19th- and 20th-century Christian outreach and missions.

For years, the narrative about Congo-Kinshasa has been dominated by its natural resources, valued at nearly $24 trillion.

Christian Tshibasu, AWF Project Assistant, brings a background in international law to his conservation career.

A selection of work from the five winning photographers – Nadia Ettwein, Yassmin Forte, Maheder Haileselassie, Carlos Idun-Tawiah and Léonard Pongo

Belesi, a displaced mother, holds her son, Embuscade, born during their flight from Bokala after their home was attacked. Credit: OCHA/Wassy Kambale Text and photos by Wassy Kambale While the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains under the international spotlight, a year-old conflict in western DRC has disrupted lives and sowed the seeds for

The City of Henderson is hosting a two-day August Nights Latin Concert Series on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Water Street Plaza Amphitheater.

Democratic Republic of Congo, with a population of over 100 million, offers immense potential for international investors. The country boasts not only a dynamic and diversified domestic market but also creative, innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs.

The leaders of South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed nearly 40 trade agreements including one to revive a hydroelectric...