As tyrants come up against the presidential term-limits included in many multi-party constitutions, a significant number are refusing to relinquish power. Instead, a good number of leaders have sought to secure a third term.
Democratic Republic of Congo articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Democratic Republic of Congo is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, the "2011 elections were marked by a lack of preparation, changes in the structure and function of the electoral commission, limited international logistical support, and inadequate accountability and follow-through on irregularities". Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Africa.
Congolese Artists Rely on Unusual System of Political Patronage
Why Congo’s poor musicians name-drop powerful people like politicians in their tracks
It’s Dangerous to Ignore DR Congo’s Ongoing Deterioration
The country has witnessed millions of deaths, brutal colonial rule, and devastating dictatorship
Deutsche Welle Journalist Niragira Released by DR Congo
Deutsche Welle Burundian correspondent Antedisteste Niragira has been released
Germany Demands Release of Detained Congo Journalist
Reporter Antediteste Niragira was arrested by the Congolese intelligence service on Wednesday
Why Congo’s Dictator Keeps Clinging to Power
President Joseph Kabila chosen to cling to power beyond his constitutional term limit
Are Congolese Elections Too Expensive to Go Forward?
Congo’s government has said it will be too expensive to hold national elections in 2017
DRC Election Delay is a Dangerous Gamble
Growing protest movement is furious as DRC election delay hints at transition to full dictatorship
At Least 100 Killed Congo Riots Against Kabila Regime
The future of African giant Congo on balance with the opposition set firmly against Kabila regime
Congo Pro-Democracy Protests Turn Deadly
Government violence rages as Democratic Republic of Congo pro-democracy protests refuse to back down
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