Lambert Mende: Kabila will not leave untill a successor is elected

Many streets in D R Congo are empty and there is little sign of activity in the usually bustling towns of the Central African nation.

Mwandamanaji na bango lake akiomba Rais Kabila aondoke madarakani Source: Reuters

The opposition is increasing pressure on President Kabila to step down as his official mandate to govern is over.

 

However the government has responded with the appointment of a new cabinet which includes members of the opposition to lead the country under President Kabila.

 

To get a better understanding of what was happening in DR Congo, SBS Swahili spoke with our correspondent Byobe Malenga.