DRC Political Breakdown

Political unrest and uncertainty about the future have grown in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the Catholic bishops’ withdrawal from mediation talks aimed to resolve national political tensions. The bishops’ conference helped negotiate a Dec. 31 2016 agreement that aimed to avoid political crisis through securing a 2017 election that would choose the successor of Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila.To help us unpack this we are joined on the line by:• Charles Nyuykonge, The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes • Jean-Willy Tshitenga, Congolese Community of South Africa • Dr Juliene Kanku Katombe, Africa Diaspora Forum