Congo-Kinshasa

  • Oct 12, 2017
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Congo election delays will further isolate Kabila

President Joseph Kabila could remain in office until 2019 as Congo’s election ‘slippage’ continues

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Oct 3, 2017
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Congo peacekeeping mission may escape new cuts for now

The UN Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) is downsizing even as the crisis deepens

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 29, 2017
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Congo’s election will see further delays

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is holding a three-day meeting to review the electoral calendar

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 14, 2017
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Automotive batteries will drive world cobalt prospects

The cobalt price has surged this year, driven by speculation, electric vehicle demand, stockpiling and supply concerns

International
  • Aug 8, 2017
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Congo strike turnout will test opposition cohesion

The government has ordered an internet slowdown to hinder opposition coordination ahead of planned protests

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Aug 3, 2017
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Congo's economy affords limited political opening

Congo's economy has deteriorated significantly amid the country's ongoing political crisis

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Jul 31, 2017
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Political consultants in Africa will have minor impact

Despite heightened focus on international consultants' role in African election campaigns, their influence is overrated

Africa
  • Jul 27, 2017
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Militias will monitor fate of arrested Congo warlord

The former leader of the Nduma Defence of Congo (NDC) -- also known as Mai-Mai Sheka -- has surrendered in eastern Congo

Congo-Kinshasa