Democratic Republic of the Congo

DRC - refugees
The election of Barack Obama has touched off wild celebrations in parts of Africa, which feels a special kinship with the incoming U.S. president. But hope is hard to come by in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where conflict is the status quo. Marla Dial takes a look at the latest violence and potential break points. [more]
A worker at a Kenyan flower company carries roses for export
October 23, 2008 1712 GMT
Three African regional trade blocs have announced a plan to unite into a single large free trade zone. [more]
Former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba
Jean-Pierre Bemba was reportedly transferred July 3 to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, where he is expected to face war crimes charges. [more]
Ugandan fishermen on Lake Albert
Emerging energy hot spot Lake Albert, located on the border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, could be the flash point for a conflict between the two countries. [more]
Gen. Laurent Nkunda -- Tutsi Rebel in the eastern DRC
February 22, 2008 1818 GMT
Tutsi rebels have pulled out of a cease-fire with the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [more]
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