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
World looks away as DRC celebrates dubious democratic transition
Kabila out of office after election defeat but suspicions linger of backroom deal to keep him in power
Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as Congo president
Victory marred by accusations of backroom deal with predecessor to deny rival candidate
The Irish Times on Congo’s election: turning a blind eye
By accepting a dubious outcome, DRC’s neighbours and the West are storing up problems for the future
West watches with concern as Putin builds influence in Africa
Russia’s president seeks new alliances to bolster Moscow’s political clout abroad
DRC rejects African Union demand to delay final election result
Dozens killed or wounded in post-election violence ahead of court ruling on challenge to count
DRC’s African neighours row back on call for election recount
Congo’s highest court asked to order new count amid claims of election rigging
DRC urged to recount chaotic presidential election vote
Concerns over faulty voting machines, poorly run polling stations and a halt in the vote
Congo election loser says he won by big margin and vows court challenge
Martin Fayulu’s camp says he won over 60% of votes as violence feared after shock result
Clashes feared as Congo election result called into question
Catholic church disputes electoral commission’s figures that handed victory to Felix Tshisekedi
Preliminary results of Congo’s presidential election delayed
Election commission received less than half of tally sheets before Sunday deadline
Congo voting body accuses Catholic Church of fomenting ‘insurrection’
Church said it knows winner of presidential election
Crackdowns and disruptions hit DRC’s presidential poll
Alliances opposing Kabila successor performing strongly, opinion polls show
DRC presidential elections dogged by delays and blunders
Polls shelved in opposition strongholds, as government accused of suppressing votes
Congolese soldiers fire into air to disperse election protesters
Voting in presidential election cancelled in opposition strongholds hit by Ebola virus
Congo’s opposition leaders decry election delay
Tensions rise in the capital as poll – already delayed by two years – is postponed
Congo opposition leaders vow to unify ahead of elections
Volatile African state has not had democratic transfer of power since independence in 1960
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