Congo-Kinshasa

  • Dec 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Congo attack will accentuate peacekeeping challenges

The deadliest attack on UN troops in almost a quarter of a century highlights the challenges facing peacekeeping forces

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 12, 2017
  • 7 min read

Congo provincial governance deficit may deepen unrest

While the ruling coalition is dictating the pace of national political developments, cracks are showing in the provinces

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 11, 2017
  • 2 min read

Congo peacekeeper attack will prompt internal scrutiny

The UN Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) has suffered the worst attack in its history

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Dec 5, 2017
  • 2 min read

New Congo electoral code will divide and consolidate

A new electoral code is drawing criticism on both sides of the aisle, but will aid the president's party most

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Nov 27, 2017
  • 7 min read

New rebel coalitions presage headwinds for Congo

New armed groups are emerging in Congo's east that claim their actions are a response to the national political crisis

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Nov 24, 2017
  • 9 min read

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2018

Economics may take a back seat to politics, as internal divisions prove challenging to overcome

East Africa
  • Nov 24, 2017
  • 2 min read

Impeachment of premier could upset Congo politics

Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala is looking isolated, as he faces an impeachment motion tabled in parliament

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Nov 15, 2017
  • 2 min read

Congo police threats may stifle protests

Tensions are high as activists seek to mobilise opposition to Congo’s election delays

Congo-Kinshasa