Congo-Kinshasa

  • Sep 30, 2016
  • 2 min read

Economic malaise in Kinshasa may heighten tensions

The central bank increases rates in the face of rising inflation while foreign exchange reserves dwindle

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 26, 2016
  • 6 min read

Kinshasa riot portends disorderly executive transition

Resistance to Kabila's election delay has already prompted violence

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 20, 2016
  • 2 min read

Violence in Kinshasa will amplify calls for sanctions

Protests in the DRC raise domestic pressure on the president and could also prompt foreign governments to respond

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 19, 2016
  • 2 min read

Delayed vote will raise political angst in Kinshasa

The Congolese electoral commission has appealed to the constitutional court to delay the presidential vote amid protests

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 15, 2016
  • 2 min read

A compromise on DRC's elections may lack legitimacy

The main opposition alliance in DRC is boycotting talks but could feel pressure to join

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 9, 2016
  • 6 min read

Competition for resources to escalate violence in DRC

Shifting local alliances and competition for resources are driving the recent increase in violence across eastern DRC

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Sep 7, 2016
  • 7 min read

Local dynamics exacerbate Africa copper sector woes

Price dynamics linked to China's copper demand are not the only factors shaping prospects for Africa copper producers

Africa
  • Sep 7, 2016
  • 2 min read

DRC election talks will stall without opposition group

The Catholic Church's threat to withdraw from political talks is a sideshow to the main opposition's refusal to engage

Congo-Kinshasa