DR Congo seeks to further restrict social media use in the name of "social stability"
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is looking to impose stricter regulations on social media to combat disinformation and promote social stability, as announced by President Félix Tshisekedi during a recent cabinet meeting.
DRC: In Paris, security in the East and the battle for the OIF at the heart of the Tshisekedi-Macron meeting
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss security issues in Eastern Congo and Congo's candidacy for the Secretary-General position of the International Organisation of La Francophonie.
National Dialogue in DR Congo: "The power must above all ease the political space"
Jean-Marc Kabund, a former high-ranking member of DR Congo's presidential party, emerges from prison advocating for an inclusive national dialogue to ease political tensions.
DRC: After an alert from the IMF, Félix Tshisekedi launches an audit of civil servant salaries
President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has initiated an audit of civil servant salaries following an IMF warning about the unsustainable wage bill exceeding half of the state's budget.
Opposition in Congo Calls on the United Nations to Pressure the President
The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo is urging the United Nations to exert pressure on President Félix Tshisekedi amid worsening political and security crises.
DRC-Rwanda: "Any idea aimed at bringing peace does not benefit President Kagame"
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi recently concluded a diplomatic tour across multiple countries to address pressing issues including the ongoing conflict in Kivu and the crisis with Rwanda.
Angola's President João Lourenço makes new push for peace in eastern DRC
Angola's President João Lourenço called for a ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo during a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi, urging accelerated peace efforts amid ongoing conflict with the M23 armed group.
East of the DRC: Félix Tshisekedi meets João Lourenço and Faure Gnassingbé in Angola
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi visited Luanda for discussions with Angolan and Togolese counterparts on the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC.
African Union calls for DRC ceasefire
The African Union, led by Angola’s president, has urged for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo following a meeting with DRC's President Tshisekedi.
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Weighs Price of Security in Minerals Deal With U.S.
DR Congo faces a constitutional challenge regarding a minerals-for-security deal with the U.S., amid concerns of undervaluing its mineral wealth.
Félix Tshisekedi and opposition leader Martin Fayulu met in Washington
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met with his main opponent Martin Fayulu in Washington during a visit to the United States.
East of the DRC: the implementation of peace agreements is still stagnant, according to a monthly barometer
According to the January 2026 edition of the African Peace Agreements Barometer, the implementation of signed agreements by conflicting parties in eastern DRC has not progressed.
United States: several African delegations in Washington for a summit on critical minerals
The American administration is expecting around forty African delegations in Washington on February 4, 2026, for a summit on critical minerals organized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including a Congolese delegation led by President Félix Tshisekedi alongside delegations from Guinea and Kenya.
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo: National Dialogue is Necessary but Under Conditions
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, expressed support for a national dialogue initiative, emphasizing that it should be conducted within the country and overseen by state institutions while adhering to the constitution and maintaining national sovereignty.
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi in Abu Dhabi to Sign a Comprehensive Economic Agreement with the Emirates
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is in Abu Dhabi to sign what his administration describes as a historic comprehensive economic agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
Headlines: Félix Tshisekedi expresses his openness to an inclusive and peaceful dialogue in the DRC
This weekend, Félix Tshisekedi expressed his willingness to engage in an inclusive and peaceful dialogue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a ceremony with accredited ambassadors and diplomats in Kinshasa.
National Dialogue in the DRC: Conditions Set by Félix Tshisekedi Elicit Mixed Reactions
Following the framework established by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi for a national dialogue aimed at addressing the crisis in the eastern part of the country, reactions in Kinshasa have been varied.
DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue and national unity in addressing ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo warns his ministers against uncoordinated statements
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo issued a stern warning to his ministers after a series of uncoordinated statements deemed sensitive amid rising tensions with Rwanda and an escalating security crisis in the east of the country.