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It's time to meet the Sapeuses of BrazzavilleThese women are redefining style in the capital of the Republic of Congo.

    by Tariq Zaidi

            02:03  Republic of the Congo

DR Congo internet restored after 20-day suspension       Africa

Congolese opposition leader prevented from leaving        02:37  Africa

Bemba ICC case: Judges due to deliver appeal verdict   by Mereana Hond

          Africa

Opposition cries foul as Congo votes for parliament         Africa22 Jun 2017 01:25 GMT

Congo peacekeepers accused of sex abuse to leave CARAbout 600 Congolese soldiers to be pulled out of Central African Republic after allegations of sexual misconduct. 

       Africa21 Sep 2016 04:31 GMT

DR Congo opposition HQs torched after deadly protestsViolence escalates in DR Congo following allegations that President Joseph Kabila is planning to remain in office. 

  02:09     Opinion02 Aug 2016 12:28 GMT

Taking Tarzan to tusk As a lame legacy of Hollywood, Tarzan is irredeemable and should simply be allowed to fade out in a gentle death.

 by Hamid Dabashi

       Human Rights21 Jun 2016 14:40 GMT

ICC sentences DRC's Jean-Pierre Bemba for war crimesICC sentences Jean-Pierre Bemba to 18 years for murders, rapes and pillaging committed by his troops in CAR.

       Arts & Culture01 Jun 2016 13:51 GMT

A night out with London's SapeursFrom a barbershop to a christening, Congo's diaspora discusses Papa Wemba and the ideology of their fashion movement.

       Africa14 May 2016 04:20 GMT

DR Congo police disperse thousands at opposition rallyThousands of supporters protest at accusations that opposition candidate Moise Katumbi was plotting a coup.

       War & Conflict04 May 2016 18:23 GMT

DR Congo cracks down on 'foreign mercenaries'Government spokesman says ex-US soldiers and South African mercenaries are linked to opposition leader Moise Katumbi.

       War & Conflict04 Apr 2016 21:46 GMT

Gunfire rattles Congolese capital after disputed pollsFighting erupts between troops and assailants on day constitutional court says President Nguesso has won re-election.

       Republic of the Congo24 Mar 2016 05:03 GMT

Congo President Denis Nguesso extends 32 years in powerFinal poll results released amid tight security and a communications blackout, extending leader's 32-year rule.

       Elections20 Mar 2016 07:08 GMT

Congo holds presidential elections under media blackoutTelephone, internet and SMS services shut down for 48 hours for "reasons of security" as Congo heads to the polls.

  02:19     War & Conflict12 Mar 2016 10:38 GMT

UN passes first resolution against abuse by its troopsFirst-of-its-kind decree comes after UN pressed to tackle rising problem of sexual abuse by peacekeepers.

       Human Rights06 Feb 2016 06:34 GMT

Congo to probe alleged sex abuse by peacekeeers in CARRepublic of Congo launches investigation after UN sends troops home following new allegations of sex abuse in CAR.

       Human Rights28 Jan 2016 09:45 GMT

DRC's opposition pushes for elections in 2016A new opposition coalition is calling on President Kabila to hold elections that are due this year.

       War & Conflict18 Jan 2016 06:07 GMT

UN peacekeepers in the DRC no longer trusted to protectAs attacks on civilians continue in North Kivu, many say the UN mission there is doing nothing to help or protect them.

       Witness14 Jan 2016 09:53 GMT

Sunday in Brazzaville We explore the hip side of Congo-Brazzaville with a style icon, a rap artist, a wrestler, and a radio talk show host.

  25:00   Show More   Opinion     Taking Tarzan to tusk  by Hamid Dabashi

       Saving gorillas and the DRC in one fell swoop by Belen Fernandez

       Is it not time to dismantle the CIA? by MJ Rosenberg

       Hijacking Nigeria's #BringBackOurGirls campaign by Tolu Ogunlesi

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