'Deadly environment' plus 'political and social' obstacles hinder Ebola fight, Security Council hears | |
UN News - July 24, 2019 | |
![]() | The problems of eradicating Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are not only medical, but also linked “to a variety of political and social factors”, the head of the UN mission in the country told the Security Council. |
Ebola outbreak declared an international Public Health Emergency | |
UN News - July 17, 2019 | |
![]() | The second worst Ebola outbreak of all time, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was officially declared an international Public Health Emergency of International Concern on Wednesday, with the head of the World Health Organization calling for countries to ‘take notice and redouble our efforts”. |
Felix Tshisekedi Sworn In as DR Congo President | |
Radio Okapi - January 24, 2019 | |
![]() | Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in as the new president of DR Congo on Thursday during a historic transfer of power ceremony. Mr. Tshisekedi said during his inaugural speech that the “strength of the people is based on unity and national reconciliation.” |
Constitutional Court Declares Tshisekedi Winner of Presidential Election | |
Radio Okapi - January 19, 2019 | |
![]() | The Constitutional Court has confirmed the results published by the Independent National Electoral Commission proclaiming Felix Tshisekedi president of the Democratic Republic of Congo for a 5-year term. Mr. Tshisekedi will become the fifth president of the DRC. This will be the first peaceful transfer of power in DR Congo. |
Martin Fayulu Challenges Presidential Election Results in Court | |
Radio Okapi - January 12, 2019 | |
![]() | Martin Faylu filed an appeal to the Constitutional Court on Friday, contesting the provisional results of the presidential election published two days earlier by the Independent National Electoral Commission. |
Felix Tshisekedi Vows to Be the President of All Congolese | |
Radio Okapi - January 10, 2019 | |
![]() | “I will not be the president of a political party, the UDPS, or a tribe, the Luba tribe. I will be the president of all Congolese,” Felix Tshisekedi, the President-elect of the Democratic Republic of Congo, said shortly after the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the provisional results of the December 30 polls. |
Martin Fayulu Rejects Presidential Election Results | |
Radio Okapi - January 10, 2019 | |
![]() | Martin Fayulu, the runner-up in the December 30 presidential election, has rejected the results proclaimed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, naming Félix Tshisekedi as the winner. |
Felix Tshisekedi Elected DR Congo President | |
Radio Okapi - January 10, 2019 | |
![]() | Felix Tshisekedi has been elected president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He won 38.57% of the vote of December 30th poll, according to the provisional results published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday. |
DR Congo Delays Results of December Election | |
VOA News - January 6, 2019 | |
![]() | DR Congo officials say they are delaying the announcement of the results of its presidential election until some time later this week. Corneille Nangaa, head of the country’s electoral commission (CENI), said, “It is not possible to publish the results on Sunday. We are making progress, but we do not have everything yet.” |
Vita Club arrive in Morocco for Confederation Cup finals first leg against Raja Casablanca | |
Radio Okapi - November 19, 2018 | |
![]() | AS Vita Club arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday morning. The DR Congo giants will play in 6 days against Raja Casablanca at the Stade Mohammed V in the first leg of the finals of the CAF Confederation Cup. |
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