Nation Apr 09 Americans convicted in Congo of failed coup attempt now face U.S. charges By Hannah Schoenbaum, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World Sep 03 At least 129 dead after chaos erupts during attempted jailbreak at Congo prison Congolese authorities say that an attempted jailbreak in the country's main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded facility. By Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press
World Feb 01 Watch 3:47 Pope calls for fighters to ’embrace mercy’ in visit to Democratic Republic of the Congo Pope Francis has urged an end to the armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo at one of his largest masses ever. The pope is in the Central African nation’s capital, Kinshasa, for a three-day visit to promote peace… By Chris Ocamringa, Jack Ndoole, Tommy Walters
World Feb 01 Pope Francis visits Congo, urges forgiveness for past wrongs Pope Francis is urging Congo's people to find it in their hearts to forgive those who have harmed them. By Nicole Winfield, Christina Malkia, Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press
World Aug 05 American accuses Congo officials of unlawful arrest, torture WASHINGTON — An American security contractor is accusing two top-ranking Congolese officials of ordering his detention and torture, declaring in a lawsuit that they demanded he confess falsely to being part of a plot to overthrow the country's government. By Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Nov 21 Watch News Wrap: Congolese Soldiers and Policemen Defect to Rebels Side In other news Wednesday, thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen defected and joined the ranks of rebel fighters who earlier this week seized control of the city of Goma. Rebel leaders vowed to continue their campaign to take control of… Continue watching
Nov 15 Kabila Re-elected in Congo Presidential Runoff By PBS News Hour Congo's President Joseph Kabila won re-election Wednesday in a runoff vote that is being disputed by his main opponent, ex-rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba. Continue reading