A military court in Congo has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death for treason, conspiracy, and supporting terrorism. The conviction follows months of trial in absentia. Authorities allege Kabila collaborated with Rwanda and the M23 rebel group, which captured major cities in eastern Congo earlier this year. His current whereabouts remain unknown.


Congo court sentences ex-president Joseph Kabila to death for treason 

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced a coalition government Monday, seven months after the inauguration of new President Felix Tshisekedi. "The government is finally here.

Democratic Republic of Congo unveils new government after seven-month delay

Congo top court declares Tshisekedi winner of presidential poll

Furious supporters of the runner-up in Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election denounced Thursday's results as a fix, while France said the outcome was at odds with what was seen on the ground.

DR Congo: Outgoing president Kabila's supporters cry foul after surprising result

The DR Congo government said Tuesday it had cut the country's internet services to avert a "popular uprising" as tensions rise pending the results of fractious presidential elections.

DR Congo: State says it cut internet to avoid 'uprising' after vote

Voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo went to the polls on Sunday in elections that will shape the future of their vast, troubled country, amid fears that violence could overshadow the ballot.

DR Congo goes to polls after troubled odyssey

DR Congo on Friday congratulated crusading Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege for his "very important work" in healing rape victims but underscored that it was often at odds with him.

DR Congo hails Mukwege Nobel win but says he's 'not infallible'

The Democratic Republic of Congo's main opposition party met on Friday for a two-day congress to choose a new leader who is also likely to be its candidate in upcoming presidential elections

DR Congo opposition party set to choose its champion

Congolese police and soldiers on Sunday set up checkpoints across the capital Kinshasa and fired tear gas at opposition supporters who had gathered outside churches to protest against President Joseph Kabila

Teargas, checkpoints as Congo tries to stop anti-government demonstrations

President Kabila's apparent refusal to leave office after his term ended December 20 has sparked violent protests that left at least 40 dead

DR Congo rivals 'on the verge' of signing crisis deal: Mediator

Violent protests erupted in the country after President Kabila refused to relinquish power at the end of his tenure

Tension grips Congo as Kabila, opposition talks remain deadlocked

The deal would be a breakthrough for a country that has not seen a peaceful transition of power since independence in 1960

Congo nears deal under which Kabila to leave power by end 2017

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