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At the approach of 30 July 2006, date for the holding of the presidential and legislative elections, the electoral process continues to be the main topic in the local press. L'Observateur quotes President Joseph Kabila as…

Will there be any political talks by 30 June 2006? - The question is commented on by today's local press. In this respect, Le Phare reports, "the International Community has opted for the holding of political talks by all DRC…

Today's local papers review the political and security situations in the country. Le Potentiel focuses on Government's activities as the elections are drawing nearer. The paper sees "the need for the designation of a neutral…

Security situation in DRC, the pro and anti-political talks before 30 June marches and Pastor Kuthino's trial are the dominant issues in today's local press. The headlines in Le Potentiel read: "Silence around the dormant…

The upcoming visit of the UN Security Council to DRC, the latest developments on the 32 mercenaries' story and the refusal by DRC Government to grant accreditation to RFI special envoy are the major topics in today's local…

The 32 mercenaries presented by the Government at the Provincial Police Inspection is the lead story in today's local papers. "The Minister of Home Affairs, Decentralization and Security presented to the press on Tuesday 23…

Pasteur Kuthino's arrest and the securitization of the electoral process are the major issues in today's local press. "Kuthino's case: JP Bemba files complaint against Governor Kimbembe", reports Le Palmarès, indicating that…

The commemoration of Laurent Désiré Kabila's accession to power on 17 May 1997 and Pasteur Kuthino's arrest are the major issues commented by today's local papers. The headlines in L'Observateur read: "17 May: Vital Kamerhe…

Today's local press further focus on Pastor Fernando Kuthino's story. The headlines in Le Palmarès read: "Joseph Kabila and Jean Pierre Bemba at daggers drawn over Kuthino's dossier." The paper says, "Jean-Pierre Bemba is…

The arrest of Pastor Fernando Kuthino, spiritual leader of the church known as "Armée de victoire" is the lead story in today's local press. The headlines in La Référence Plus read: Kuthino Fernando Under Arrest, a Week after…

Reception of the first batch of electoral kits by CEI is the lead story in today's local press. The headlines in L'Observateur read: "The Independent Electoral Commission CEI receives the first batch of the electoral kits;"…

Suspension of support for Government's budget package and the surge of insecurity in the city of Kinshasa are the major issues commented by today's local papers. The headlines in La Référence Plus paper read: "IMF and World…