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DR Congo's President Kabila's First Press Conference in Five Years
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
In his first press conference since 2012, Congolese President Joseph Kabila stood by the timetable for delayed elections despite demands that he steps down ahead of the poll.
Thousands of Congolese - mostly women and children - have been arriving in Burundi seeking safety from clashes between government and rebel forces. Plus, our Resident Presidents.
(DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila. Credit: Getty Images)
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