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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-KinshasaCongo constitutional reform plans will raise concerns
The president has lent his voice to proposals for a constitutional reform process
Congo-KinshasaResolution of Congo’s eastern conflict remains elusive
Kinshasa and Kigali have again traded accusations over responsibility for the continuation of the conflict in DRC's east
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-KinshasaM23 allegations may strain Congo-Uganda ties
UN experts have alleged that Uganda has provided non-material support to M23 rebels in eastern DRC
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