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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

by DC Editors - March 13, 2015

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

African Warlord Joseph Kony’s Firestone Company Ties

by DC Editors - November 22, 2014

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

Zimbabwe and Congo Mining Assets Feed Mugabe Corruption

by DC Editors - August 25, 2014

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

New Group Seeks to Protect Women in Violent Congo

by DC Editors - March 9, 2014

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

by DC Editors - December 11, 2013

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

by Rebecca Landy - November 29, 2013

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).