DR Congo
SALO Virtual Public Dialogue - The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Diplomacy, Confrontation, and the Path to Sustainable Peace. - 7 August 25
Watch here: https://youtu.be/UKiaih99hhI 7 August 2025
People's Summit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Aug 2022
SALO’s Munjodzi Mutandiri at the People’s Summit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August
SALO OBSERVES WORLD REFUGEE DAY, 20th JUNE
Refugees fleeing the DRC “Refugees are people like anyone else, like you and me. They led ordinary lives before becoming displaced, and their biggest dream is to be able to live normally again. On this World Refugee Day, let us recall our …
“REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY ISSUES” JHB multi-stakeholder workshop
On 26 November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the Norwegian Embassy hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop entitled ‘Regional Peace and Security Issues’. The Minister of Small and Medium Business Development and …
Can Southern Africa save the DRC?
Can Southern Africa save the DRC? Simon Allison13 Apr 2018 00:00 Eternal war: Congolese, fleeing a flare-up in violence between the pastoralist Hema and agriculturalist Lendu in the Ituri region of the DRC in March this year. (Johan …
SADC and the DRC crisis - 20 March 2018
The deteriorating situation is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues raise concern. Characterised by repression of dissent, which has resulted in the killing of protestors, an unclear elections roadmap, ambiguity on …
DRC - 19 August 2016
Scores hacked to death in Democratic Republic of Congo At least 45 bodies have been found hacked to death in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with more expected as the search continues. The attack was reportedly carried out by …
DRC - 12 August 2016
US urges DR Congo to allow human rights researcher to return The United States urged the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday to allow the return of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher forced to leave the country. The State …
DRC - 5 August 2016
Show restraint in handling Kinshasa protests Security forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo must observe restraint in their handling of rival protests in the capital Kinshasa on 29 and 31 July, said Amnesty International today. The …
DRC - 29 July 2016
DR Congo judge ‘pressured’ to convict Moise Katumbi A judge in the Democratic Republic of Congo has said she was pressured by the intelligence service to convict opposition politician Moise Katumbi. Chantal Ramazani, who is now in hiding, …
DRC - 22 July 2016
DRC Official Denies Government Persecution of Opposition Leader A senior adviser to the Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is denying reports the administration in Kinshasa has launched a witch hunt against opposition …
DRC - 8 July 2016
UN concerned about DRC violence ahead of polls The UN Security Council has heard that in the absence of political dialogue that results in an inclusive agreement leading to credible elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country …
DRC - 24 June 2016
US Imposes Sanctions on Kinshasa Police Chief in DRC The United States has imposed sanctions on Kinshasa’s police chief in the Democratic Republic of Congo for violence and the murder of civilians. All U.S. assets belonging to Celestin …
DRC - 17 June 2016
Nine killed as Congo troops clash with ex-militia fighters: NGO At least nine people died in clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that erupted when government soldiers prevented former fighters from leaving a camp for demobilized …
DRC - 3 June 2016
At least one killed in clashes as opposition protests sweep DR Congo At least one person was reported killed Thursday as rallies across DR Congo against President Joseph Kabila turned violent, with police firing tear gas in the capital …
DRC - 27 May 2016
Pressure builds for Democratic Republic of Congo election International pressure is building on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) president to put a plan in place for elections, raising the possibility of sanctions against members …
DRC - 20 May 2016
Moise Katumbi: DR Congo opposition presidential hopeful charged Democratic Republic of Congo opposition presidential hopeful Moise Katumbi has been charged with hiring foreign mercenaries. A government spokesman said he was plotting against …
DRC - 13 May 2016
Kabila’s Mandate Can Be Extended If No Vote The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top court says President Joseph Kabila can stay in office beyond his mandate if the presidential election is delayed. Congo’s Constitutional Court ruled …
DRC - 29 April 2016
DRC police fired teargas to break opposition leader Katumbi’s rally Police fired shots and teargas to break up a crowd before a political rally by opposition leader and potential presidential candidate Moise Katumbi in Democratic Republic …
DRC - 22 April 2016
Keep the Candle of Freedom Burning in the Congo The U.S. should seize the opportunity to help facilitate the peaceful transfer of power in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The history of postcolonial Africa is brimming with tales of greed, …