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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.

Martial Law Brings Crackdown in East DR Congo

by DC Editors - March 24, 2022

Martial Law Brings Crackdown in East DR Congo

Since the DRC government established martial law in the conflict-ridden east ten months ago, the military has crushed dissidents.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democratic Republic of Congo, Political Dissidents

Inquiry into Prominent DR Congo Activist’s Murder Needed

by DC Editors - February 13, 2021

DR Congo Activist’s Murder

Government should reopen its investigation into the 2010 double murder of the leading human rights defender Floribert Chebeya and his driver.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Political Dissidents

DR Congo Crackdown on Media, Dissent, Protests is Escalating

by DC Editors - January 29, 2021

DR Congo Crackdown on Media

President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increasingly cracked down.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships

DR Congo Police Continue To Fire On And Beat Protesters

by DC Editors - July 6, 2019

DR Congo Police Continue To Fire On And Beat Protesters

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo fired live ammunition, killing one person, in dispersing opposition protests on June 30, 2019.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Democratic Republic of Congo

How ‘Warlord Democrats’ Threaten Africa’s Democratic Moment

by DC Editors - June 26, 2019

Warlord Democrats

In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has advanced unevenly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa

Torture Thrives in Climate of Impunity in DR Congo

by DC Editors - May 21, 2019

Torture Thrives in Climate of Impunity in DR Congo

A U.N. watchdog group is demanding an end to the widespread practice of torture and other cruel punishments in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships, United Nations

Delayed Congo Legislative Vote Begins in Ebola Areas

by DC Editors - April 1, 2019

Delayed Congo Legislative Vote Begins in Ebola Areas

Long-awaited legislative elections are underway in three towns in Congo after authorities postponed them because of Ebola and violence.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo Suspends Seating of New Senators Following Disputed Election

by DC Editors - March 20, 2019

Congo Suspends Seating of New Senators

President Felix’s government blocks newly-elected senators from taking office after his predecessor overwhelming had majority in the upper house.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

New DR Congo President Must Seek Justice for Election Killings

by DC Editors - February 17, 2019

New DR Congo President Must Seek Justice for Election Killings

The DRC’s new administration should demonstrate its human rights commitment by impartially investigating and prosecuting the post-election killing.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo Election Loser Calls for Rematch

by DC Editors - February 12, 2019

DR Congo Election Loser

In a letter to the AU summit in Addis Ababa, Martin Fayulu restated his allegation and suggested “holding the elections again within six months”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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