DR Congo stability at extreme risk, UN warned

The Democratic Republic of Congo is at risk of descending into widespread violence.

UN envoy, Maman Sidikou said threats to the 18 thousand strong peacekeeping missions there outstripped its capabilities. 

Violent protests have broken out over the postponement of presidential polls.
 
The opposition accuses President Joseph Kabila of trying to cling to power beyond the end of his term, which is due to expire in December.
 
Dozens of people died in anti-government violence in the capital Kinshasa last month after the electoral commission said it could not hold polls in November.   

BBC