Congo-Kinshasa

  • Sep 18, 2019
  • 2 min read

Graft scandal may cause turmoil in Congo’s presidency

President Felix Tshisekedi has vowed to crack down on corruption, but his own office stands accused of malpractice

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 16, 2019
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Congo Ebola aid scandal risks becoming politicised

The former Ebola response head’s arrest on corruption charges comes amid a wider focus on graft

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 3, 2019
  • 2 min read

Congo’s free education vow may have political costs

The president has promised free basic education to all Congolese but has yet to deliver a clear plan

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 30, 2019
  • 7 min read

Congo’s new cabinet marks shallow break from the past

A new government has been unveiled and will be sworn in on September 3

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 27, 2019
  • 2 min read

Congo’s new cabinet may struggle to meet expectations

After seven months of waiting, Congo finally has a new government-in-waiting

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 13, 2019
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Treatment alone will not cure Congo’s Ebola epidemic

Preliminary findings from tests of experimental drugs provide a rare piece of positive news amid Congo’s Ebola epidemic

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 7, 2019
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Glencore profit tumble poses test for Congo president

Glencore is closing Mutanda, the world’s largest cobalt mine, as price and cost pressures hit profits

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 6, 2019
  • 2 min read

Uganda Ebola trials may ease second vaccine fears

As Congo’s Ebola epidemic intensifies, debates over the ethics and efficacy of experimental vaccines are heating up

Uganda