Congo-Kinshasa

  • May 1, 2008
  • 7 min read

FRANCE/AFRICA: No 'rupture' likely in security policy

France is the only former colonial power with troops permanently stationed in Africa. So far,...

France
  • Mar 20, 2008
  • 1 min read

ANGOLA/ZAMBIA: Governments pursue copperbelt rail link

President Levy Mwanawasa said yesterday that his government will extend Zambia's rail and road...

Angola
  • Mar 14, 2008
  • 6 min read

CONGO-KINSHASA: Kabila boosts political consolidation

Over the past year, a number of events have combined to strengthen Kabila's position. Seeking to...

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Mar 5, 2008
  • 1 min read

CONGO-KINSHASA: Bas-Congo clashes challenge government

Up to 22 were reported killed yesterday in the western province of Bas-Congo, where a...

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Mar 3, 2008
  • 7 min read

CONGO-KINSHASA: Mining review raises sector certainty

On February 27, the extended deadline expired for foreign mining companies to respond to the...

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Feb 22, 2008
  • 1 min read

CONGO-KINSHASA: Mining review approaches completion

Mining companies will put together responses to the government's complete review of concessions...

Congo-Kinshasa
  • Feb 20, 2008
  • 7 min read

EAST AFRICA: Kenya crisis blunts regional potential

Kenya's longstanding role as East Africa's main transport hub -- and dominant political player --...

Kenya
  • Feb 4, 2008
  • 7 min read

SOUTHERN AFRICA: Eskom exports its energy shortfall

South Africa's Eskom on January 31 reneged on a commitment to the mining industry to increase...