Congo-Kinshasa
Early signs point to Congo election chaos
Polls have been delayed in many locations as Congo’s general elections struggle to get underway
Congo-KinshasaCongo heads towards a contested election
With just a day until landmark polls, fears of a chaotic and contested process remain high
Congo-KinshasaPolitics may aggravate Congo’s security challenges
A regional peacekeeping force is departing in the midst of a major security crisis
Congo-KinshasaEACRF’s exit will leave security vacuum in Congo
The regional peacekeeping force is leaving before another has had time to deploy
Congo-KinshasaEU mission withdrawal adds to Congo election concerns
The EU says it can no longer continue with its planned electoral observation mission
Congo-KinshasaCongo’s opposition faces election unity challenge
A group of opposition candidates has announced plans to form an electoral coalition but not all are on board
Congo-KinshasaProspects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2024
After a relatively quieter year in 2023, the coming 12 months look set to pose renewed challenges across the region
East AfricaTerrorism furore poses risk to Uganda’s tourist sector
The government has blamed Islamic State-linked militants for a deadly attack on foreign tourists
Uganda