Church members assault journalists in Ituri province
After refusing to be interviewed over a land dispute, church congregants then attacked reporters Esaïe Mbusa and Néhémie Paluku.
DRC journalist Tatiana Osango brutally assaulted
Seven men assaulted journalist Tatiana Osango with glass bottles, claiming to act on orders from UDPS secretary general Augustin Kabuya.
Release of Stanis Bujakera – a bittersweet moment
The conviction of Stanis Bujakera is a travesty of justice, as the evidence used to imprison him was fabricated.
DRC police demand payment to receive complaint about assault on journalist
The police assault on journalist Masand Mafuta is part of an increasing trend of Congolese law enforcement and security forces targeting and abusing the press.
RSF facilitate DRC media to connect at all costs
Through a strategic intervention, nine media outlets and journalists’ associations will be able to access the internet even if local operators disrupt online services.
Stanis Bujakera’s continued detention an affront to media freedom
Media advocates repeat their request to have Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera released.
Arbitrary arrest and detention of Stanis Bujakera exposed
Stanis Bujakera is being subjected to a trial with no evidence to support the charge that he fabricated an intelligence agency memo.
Fair trial unlikely for Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera
A bogus expert report and disturbing comments by DRC’s president points to an undeniable conviction for journalist Stanis Bujakera.
DRC electoral landscape heats up
As election draws closer threats and violence against journalists in Nord-Kivu province are on the rise.
RSF mobilises support of Media Freedom Coalition to secure release of Stanis Bujakera
Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera has had his request for provisional release rejected for the fifth time since his imprisonment in September.
DRCongo: Stanis Bujakera’s resolve remains strong
Journalist Stanis Bujakera tells RSF that his continued imprisonment puts DRC’s impartiality towards independent media to the test.
Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala’s arbitrary detention referred to the UN
Renowned journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala is being held by authorities in the DRC, over an article that does not even bear his name.
DRC reporters covering politics under fire
As the elections draw closer, the media freedom environment is deteriorating with violence against journalists on the increase.
DRC police attack Congolese journalists in Ethiopia
DRC journalists Louis France Kuzikesa and Will Claes N’lemvo were assaulted by men who identified themselves as members of a Congolese police unit responsible for the protection of senior state officials, and said that Kuzikesa was too critical of President Tshisekedi.