Congo-Kinshasa

  • May 10, 2018
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Congo election roll audit will be mired in controversy

An audit of the electoral register has begun, but parliament has already passed laws based on the unaudited register

Congo-Kinshasa
  • May 9, 2018
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Congo Ebola outbreak may be contained

At least two people have died in a new outbreak of Ebola in north-west Congo, but the response has been quick

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Apr 24, 2018
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Easing pressure on Congo opposition may have limits

The government appears to be softening its stance towards a major opposition party, but this may not extend to others

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Apr 13, 2018
  • 7 min read

SADC reform imperatives face multiple challenges

Despite the arrival of reform-minded leaders, organisational renewal may not be forthcoming

Southern Africa
  • Apr 6, 2018
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Congo climbdown will erode aid community credibility

A dispute over a donor conference appears to have prompted a downgrade of Congo’s humanitarian situation

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Mar 27, 2018
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Congo’s political elites begin electoral manoeuvres

Elections in Congo have suddenly become a genuine prospect, prompting political elites to start coalition-building

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Mar 23, 2018
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Congo party splits will muddy electoral waters

The controversial ‘doubling’ of political parties is becoming a major political issue as electoral deadlines loom

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Mar 19, 2018
  • 7 min read

Cobalt constraints could check electric vehicle growth

Shortages of metals key to electric vehicle batteries could raise costs and slow the electrification of the auto sector

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