The renowned doctor says he will use political power to "put an end to war, put an end to famine" and to fight graft ...

KINSHASA (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo's Nobel Peace Prize-winning gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, renowned for helping rape victims, said on Monday that he would run for president in December.

Speaking to a packed auditorium in the capital Kinshasa, the 68-year-old told supporters he was standing in order to put a stop to insecurity and poor leadership. "I agree to be your candidate for ...

His announcement of a presidential bid follows months of speculation that he harboured political ambitions. On September 16, Mukwege declared that his supporters had donated the $100,000 deposit ...

DR Congo's Denis Mukwege, a Nobel-winning gynaecologist, staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to tackle ...

Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moïse Katumbe on Monday launched his bid for president, challenging one-term ...

DR Congo's Denis Mukwege, a Nobel-winning gynaecologist, staged a rally in his hometown on Saturday, promising to tackle corruption and conflict if elected president next month. Addressing supporters ...

KINSHASA, Congo — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and a politician hoping to unseat him next month launched their ...

In a speech to supporters at Martyrs' Stadium in Kinshasa on Sunday, the incumbent president accused Rwanda's leader, ...

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi launched his re-election bid on Sunday in a packed-to-capacity ...

Congolese businessman and opposition leader Moise Katumbi has launched his bid for the presidency, five years after the regime in power at the time blocked him from running ...

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Two opposition candidates for Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election next month said on ...