New Congolese President Pardons About 700 Political Prisoners
President Felix Tshisekedi is signalling a more tolerant approach to political opposition than his predecessor Joseph Kabila.
Joseph Kabila
Surprise Winner Of Congolese Election Is An Opposition Leader
Felix Tshisekedi was declared winner of the long-delayed election amid suggestions of vote-rigging. Observers had seen another opposition candidate as leading the field to replace Joseph Kabila.
Congolese Hold Their Breath, Wondering If This Presidential Election Will Be Credible
Election day delays kept polling stations open for hours after they were supposed to close in the capital Kinshasa, with one of the big issues attributed to new voting machines.
Derailed By Fire And Disarray, Congo Delays Presidential Election — Again
It has been over two years since President Joseph Kabila was scheduled to step down. But after Thursday's announcement, voters will have to wait a bit longer to finally cast their ballots.
'Congo Does Not Take Any Orders From Anybody': Interview With President Joseph Kabila
Joseph Kabila is barred from seeking a third consecutive term as president of Congo, where elections are scheduled later this month. But he doesn't rule out running again in the future.