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At least 27 dead after bus, truck collide in Congo

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Supporters of opposition candidate Martin Fayulu run from tear gas fired by police in Snele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday Dec. 19, 2018. Days before Congo's elections, the Kinshasa's governor banned campaign rallies in the capital city, citing security concerns. The capital's governor Andre Kimbuta on Wednesday cancelled all political rallies in the city for the 21 candidates vying for the presidency in the Dec. 23 elections. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Rallies banned in Congo’s capital before presidential vote

By MATHILDE BOUSSION - Associated Press

Bridge over Congo River project agreement signed

By ANDREW MELDRUM - Associated Press

Congo's former Vice President Jean-Pierre Bemba disembarks a private jet upon his arrival at the airport in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Wednesday, Aug 1, 2018. Bemba returned to the country on Wednesday to register as a presidential candidate in December's long-delayed election, more than a decade after his arrest in Belgium led to a trial at the International Criminal Court over war crimes. (AP Photo/John Bompengo)

Congo’s Bemba returns to country to register as candidate

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO - Associated Press

A health care worker takes the temperatures of passengers at Ngobila Beach in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Thursday May 24, 2018. Congo's fight to rein in a deadly Ebola outbreak has authorities crossing the border to buy up available thermometers, a World Health Organization official said, as the health ministry on Thursday announced that confirmed cases had reached 30, including eight deaths. (AP Photo/John Bompengo)

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases have reached 31; 9 deaths

By SALEH MWANAMILONGO - Associated Press

Congolese President Joseph Kabila is accused of slow-walking the election process to keep his hold on power. (Associated Press/File)

Congo tensions rise with election delays

By Tonny Onyulo - Special to The Washington Times

The roots and rhythms of the Congo

By Pat Sinclair

DRC Prime Minister Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon. (Photo: Government of DRC)

A growing economy has improved quality of life

By Victor Olembo

Joseph Kabila (right), President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the fourth meeting of the regional oversight mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region on Sept. 22, 2014 at the United Nations in New York City. (UN Photo/Amanda Voisard)

A fragile peace raises hope for Eastern Congo

By Tim Cashion

Congo soccer stadium stampede kills at least 15

By JEANRIC UMANDE and GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press