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
  • Nov 14, 2017
  • 1 min read

African election bodies face growing scrutiny

Election bodies are becoming increasingly contentious

Africa
  • Nov 8, 2017
  • 2 min read

Opposition to Congo election date will face challenges

With an election date now proposed for December 2018, Congo’s opposition must review their strategic options

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Oct 24, 2017
  • 2 min read

US-Africa policy will persist in tight security focus

The visit of the US Ambassador to the UN to Africa does not portend greater regional involvement

Africa
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 7 min read

Congo's political crisis may move back to the streets

Originally anticipated last year, Congo's elections now look likely to be delayed until 2019

Congo-Kinshasa