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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 Political Opposition Seek New Election Law

March 13, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The struggle for Congolese political opposition to raise global awareness of Kabila’s vote schemes

African Warlord Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company Ties

November 22, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Damning report reveals truth behind genocidal Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company ties in rubber trade

Zimbabwe and Congo Mining Assets Feed Mugabe Corruption

August 25, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Now legendary plunder of Zimbabwe’s wealth detailed in dictator Robert Mugabe corruption probe

New Group Seeks to Protect Women in Violent Congo

March 9, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Violence against women in violent Congo conflict areas has become regular feature of instability plagued region but new group of Congolese men have started a new program to protect women from attack

UN Mulls Election Preparations in Congo

December 11, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Africa’s population giant desperately needs free and fair elections to begin exit from decades of instability as UN helps with election preparations in Congo

Sheroes of 16 Day Campaign: Women Human Rights Defenders

November 29, 2013 by Rebecca Landy Leave a Comment

We are currently in the midst of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The 16 Days Campaign begins on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25) and concludes on International Human Rights Day (December 10).