Belgium’s King Philippe expresses ‘deep regret’ for colonial past in Congo
First expression of regret by a reigning monarch comes as Leopold statues defaced
First expression of regret by a reigning monarch comes as Leopold statues defaced
Kabila out of office after election defeat but suspicions linger of backroom deal to keep him in power
Victory marred by accusations of backroom deal with predecessor to deny rival candidate
By accepting a dubious outcome, DRC’s neighbours and the West are storing up problems for the future
Russia’s president seeks new alliances to bolster Moscow’s political clout abroad
Dozens killed or wounded in post-election violence ahead of court ruling on challenge to count
Congo’s highest court asked to order new count amid claims of election rigging
Concerns over faulty voting machines, poorly run polling stations and a halt in the vote
Martin Fayulu’s camp says he won over 60% of votes as violence feared after shock result
Catholic church disputes electoral commission’s figures that handed victory to Felix Tshisekedi
Election commission received less than half of tally sheets before Sunday deadline
Church said it knows winner of presidential election
Alliances opposing Kabila successor performing strongly, opinion polls show
Polls shelved in opposition strongholds, as government accused of suppressing votes
Voting in presidential election cancelled in opposition strongholds hit by Ebola virus
Tensions rise in the capital as poll – already delayed by two years – is postponed
Volatile African state has not had democratic transfer of power since independence in 1960
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