by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Dec 17, 2016 | World
Talks in Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday between the ruling coalition and the opposition failed to reach a compromise on the political future of President Joseph Kabila, who is set to stay in power when his mandate ends on Monday. Delegates said the talks...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Dec 30, 2013 | World
Kinshasa, Reuters—Congolese soldiers repulsed attacks on the airport, a barracks and the state television headquarters in Kinshasa on Monday in what authorities said appeared to have been an assault by followers of religious leader Paul Joseph Mukungubila. Before...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 29, 2013 | World
United Nations, Reuters—The UN Security Council on Thursday approved the creation of a unique new combat force that is to carry out “targeted offensive operations” to neutralize armed groups in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The...
