Democratic Republic of Congo

Chaos in the Courts

Acquittal of Ituri warlord and judges’ strike expose troubled judiciary.

27 Feb 08

North Demands Jobs

With peace deal approaching, northern Uganda renews demand for long-awaited development.

21 Feb 08

Will ICC Indictments Extend Beyond DRC Borders?

Analysts suggest officials in Rwanda and Uganda could be in the sights of ICC investigators.

21 Feb 08

Kony Lawyers to Seek Local Trial

New legal team say they will challenge ICC’s indictment against LRA leader.

20 Feb 08

Rebel Army in Disarray?

LRA seemingly in turmoil amid infighting, claims of new massacre and more executions.

19 Feb 08

Third Congo Warlord to Face Justice

Detention of another militia leader from Ituri follows a sensitive period where Congo’s government was enticing rebel groups to lay down arms and make peace.

11 Feb 08

Comment: North Kivu's Fragile Peace

Deal to end fighting unlikely to hold unless justice, demobilisation and reconciliation properly addressed.

7 Feb 08

North Kivu Desperate for Respite

As new peace deal is agreed, residents of beleaguered Congo province speak of their suffering.

1 Feb 08

Congo Militias Reach “Historic” Peace Deal

Militias to either disband or be incorporated into the national army.

29 Jan 08

LRA Chief Confirms Deputy's Death

Ugandan rebel chief Joseph Kony also carries out a major reshuffle of his peace negotiators.