Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops?

The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the sixth and final review of the Republic of Congo’s arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), which was ...

Congolese soldiers in a mix of fatigues and street clothes crowded into a chapel last week to stand trial for crimes ...

Congolese soldiers face trials for crimes as the army loses ground to M23 rebels. Testimonies reveal systemic issues like poor pay and corruption. Despite government efforts, soldiers are underpaid ...

The Zaire military, hollowed out by corruption, quickly collapsed amid ... to organize along the border with Rwanda. The Second Congo War, known also as Africa’s World War, began on Aug. 4 ...

Congolese MPs receive around $21,000 a month, soldiers just $100. A new anti-corruption report says the government's ...

Congolese soldiers face trial for rape and murder as the army struggles against M23 rebels. Testimonies reveal issues like ...

Congo's military, despite its size and funding, has long been hindered by shortcomings in training and co-ordination and recurring reports of corruption. International leaders are expected to ...

Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year. The BBC joins a ...

Congo’s military, despite its size and funding, has long been hindered by shortcomings in training and coordination and recurring reports of corruption. The conflict was among the top agenda ...