Kinshasa Stories

US, British citizens among suspects on trial in Congo after thwarted coup
Reuters  |  Jun 07, 2024

All 53 face charges including illegal arms possession, criminal conspiracy, terrorism and attempts to destabilise state institutions and undermine the...

Mudavadi meets Congolese President in Kinshasa to ease escalating tensions
Amina Wako  |  May 10, 2024

The senior Kenyan foreign policy official emphasised Kenya’s commitment to fostering cordial and closer cooperation with Kinshasa, reaffirming respect...

Mudavadi heads to Kinshasa to ease tensions with DRC
Amina Wako  |  May 08, 2024

Mudavadi's visit to Kinshasa coincides with heightened tensions between the two capitals and aims to engage his counterpart, Christophe Lutundula.

Kenya Airways restores flights to Kinshasa after staff released
Amina Wako  |  May 06, 2024

The national carrier will resume its daily fights to the DRC capital on Wednesday.

Nairobi, Kinshasa mistrust fueling diplomatic row
Amina Wako  |  May 02, 2024

In February 2022, just months before the highly anticipated presidential election, Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto, now President, drew criticism...

Embattled EAC boss Peter Mathuki recalled, posted to Russia amid graft claims
Amina Wako  |  Mar 09, 2024

Kenya proposed Caroline Mwende Mueke to replace Dr Mathuki for the remaining two years of service at the EAC.

Presidents Kiir, Kagame discuss Rwanda-DR Congo tensions
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 23, 2024

They emphasized on the need to implement the EAC-led Nairobi and Luanda peace process to avert the conflict in the Eastern DRC.

Police clash with opposition over DR Congo election results
Agency  |  Dec 27, 2023

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa prevented protesters from assembling Wednesday, AFP reporters saw, after a demonstration...

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