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Cabinet reshuffles an attempt to entrench Kabila's power, critics say

IRIN - October 13, 2006

Congo - GouvernmentDemocratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's replacement of some civilians in his cabinet and provincial governors with military officers is an attempt to entrench himself in power, critics said on Thursday.
UN Under Secretary General in charge of political affairs to visit DRC

Monuc - October 12, 2006

Ibrahim GambariOn Thursday October 12, 2006, Mr. Ibrahim Gambari, UN Under Secretary General in charge of political affairs, will arrive in the DRC as part of an official four day visit to the country.
12 militias killed in clashes with army in Ituri

IRIN - October 9, 2006

Congo MilitiamenThe situation remained tense in the localities of Avena and Marabo in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, even though fighting at the weekend between the army and militias had ended, the UN Mission in the Congo (MONUC) said on Monday.
New patrol launched to enforce "Kinshasa, city without arms" objective

Monuc - October 3, 2006

Monuc - KinshasaFollowing the agreement signed on September 23 2006 by representatives of President Kabila and Vice President Bemba, a new patrol under the objective of "Kinshasa, city without arms", was launched yesterday October 2 2006.
UN envoy says country should be ready to hold successful polls next month

Monuc - September 28, 2006

William Lacy SwingThe Democratic Republic of the Congo should have all the necessary financial, logistical and security elements in place to successfully stage the run-off round of landmark presidential elections next month, the senior United Nations envoy to the country said on 27 September, 2006.
The National Congolese Police launched its first patrol operation in Kinshasa "gun-free town"

Monuc - September 26, 2006

Congo Police in KinshasaOn Monday 25 September, 2006 at 5:00 pm, the National Congolese Police (PNC) launched its first operation of "weapons control patrol" in Kinshasa, in Binza Pigeon, Ngaliema district, north of the city and in Kingabwa, Limete district. The operation lasted until Tuesday morning.
Annan calls for extension of the UN mission in the DR Congo ahead of October's poll

UN News Service - September 26, 2006

Kofi AnanLooking ahead to next month's run-off presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and beyond, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today called for the UN mission in the vast African country to be extended until February, and also for continued authorization to reinforce troop numbers when necessary.
Presidential hopefuls agree to disarm for next election

IRIN - September 25, 2006

Joseph Kabila and Jean-Pierre BembaSenior aides to the two candidates running for president in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to make Kinshasa a weapons-free zone to ensure that the fighting that followed the first-round results in August is not repeated.
Security Council stresses its commitment to ensure successful presidential, provincial elections

Monuc - September 23, 2006

Un Security CouncilThe Security Council stressed today its commitment to the peaceful conduct of the second round of presidential and provincial elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its determination to ensure the success of the peace process in that country, in the interests of the Congolese people, Central Africa and the Great Lakes region.
New National Assembly is Inaugurated

Monuc - September 22, 2006

Parlement - CongoDRC new National Assembly of the 3rd Republic has been inaugurated today, Friday September 22, 2006 in "Palais du Peuple" of Kinshasa and welcomed the 500 newly elected deputies.







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