Congo parties say doubts over Kabila intentions hurting coalition

Parties in Congo's ruling coalition have warned President Joseph Kabila that widespread worries that he wants to stay in power were draining their support, and asked to meet him to discuss their concerns, according to letters seen by Reuters.

Kabila, who took power in 2001 following the assassination of his father before winning disputed elections in 2006 and 2011, is barred from seeking a third term at elections scheduled for November 2016 in the giant central African nation.