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Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2025
The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025
East AfricaDemand for Congo’s minerals may spur more regulation
Existing disclosure regulations on metals deemed to be conflict minerals have not reduced conflict in Congo
Congo-KinshasaAfrica mpox outbreak will raise wider concerns
A new variant of monkeypox has spread rapidly in central Africa and may pose a threat to global health if left unchecked
AfricaZambia border closure imperils Congo’s copper exports
The rapid escalation of a trade dispute between Congo and Zambia underscores risks to Congo’s minerals exports
Congo-KinshasaCongo-Rwanda truce may struggle for traction
Talks have produced a new ceasefire deal between the neighbours but many of the conflict's key drivers remain unresolved
Congo-KinshasaCongo will use conflict minerals to discredit Rwanda
The government accuses neighbouring Rwanda of using conflict in eastern DRC to profit from the illegal minerals trade
Congo-KinshasaAppetite for African minerals may boost infrastructure
The United States has announced it will finance a new railway line to export metals from Central Africa
AfricaLegislative win strengthens Congo president’s hand
The president begins his second term with a massive parliamentary majority behind him
Congo-KinshasaOpposition will struggle to contest flawed Congo poll
The president has won a landslide victory in a deeply contested election
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