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War in Africa
Civil war, drawing in several neighboring countries (Africa's first world war) -
Joseph Kabila becomes president
After his father was killed by a bodyguard, Joseph Kabila took over his role in January -
Joseph is elected again
First free elections in four decades. Joseph Kabila wins the run-off vote -
Peace is a step closer
Representatives of 11 African countries sign an accord in Ethiopia pledging to help end the conflict in DR Congo. The M23 rebel group declared a ceasefire ahead of the talks -
People killed in protests
Dozens killed in protests against proposed electoral law changes which the opposition said were designed to allow President Kabila to remain in power. -
The election gets postponed to 2017
As Joseph is trying to hold onto power, he postpones the election to 2017 -
Reelections
After Joseph Kabila had served his two terms which is constitutionally as long as he can serve, reelections come up in November of 2016 -
Potential candidate gets arrested
Ex-Katanga Governor Moïse Katumbi declares intention to run for president. He subsequently faces arrest, but leaves the country for medical treatment. -
The election gets postponed again to 2018
Joseph keeps taking hold of power, making the election postponed to 2018 -
More riots and protests
UN says some 2,000 people have been killed in ethnically-inspired violence in recent months in Kasai province, where numerous mass graves have been found.