April 10
Southern Africa: SADC Solider Deaths Underline Concerns Over Mission
The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) mission to defeat M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
April 03
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - PM Tuluka Eyes Peace in Volatile East
The Democratic Republic of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, takes office amid intensifying fighting in eastern DRC. She's vowed to to steer the country… Read more »
March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Transparency Issues in Cobalt Mining
Child labor and collapsing tunnels in DR Congo's cobalt mines are bringing electric cars and other vehicles into disrepute. But the push for transparency along the country's cobalt… Read more »
February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in Eastern Congo Stirs Resentment Against the West
Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has displaced thousands and stirred renewed protests. Many Congolese place the blame for violence on the United Nations and Western… Read more »
February 22
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Supports M23 Rebels in DR Congo's Conflict
Fierce battles between Congolese troops and the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have intensified regional tensions. Experts say it points to worsening relations between Kigali and… Read more »
February 16
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Who Will Help Displaced Civilians in Goma?
Fighting between M23 rebels and government forces has intensified in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province. Hospitals and sites for internally displaced persons in… Read more »
February 15
Congo-Kinshasa: South Africa's Mission to DR Congo Off to Deadly Start
Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were "still sketchy." Read more »
February 08
Central Africa: Lobito Corridor - Hoping to Break China's Grip On African Ore
Central Africa hopes to revive a trade route from colonial times. Europe and the US support the ambitious plans by DR Congo, Angola and Zambia to shore up green energy resources --… Read more »
Africa: Cholera Outbreak in Southern Africa - a Multinational Fight
The cholera crisis has engulfed southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lack of clean water and… Read more »
January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi Sworn in for Second Term
Following an election fraught with logistical problems, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He vowed to make the DRC… Read more »
January 02
Congo-Kinshasa: Tough Road to Second Term for Felix Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi's landslide reelection as Congo's president expected on January 10. The road to his second term is littered with political animosity, unresolved security and… Read more »
January 01
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Re-Elected but Opposition Cries Foul
The incumbent won a vast majority of the votes, but opposition candidates called it a sham and wanted supporters to protest. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Police Seek to Disperse Banned Election Protest
Riot police have been deployed in Kinshasa as opposition supporters gather to call for a rerun of chaotic elections. Partial results so far show incumbent President Felix… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Bans Protest Against Election
A chaotic election has fueled unrest in the east African country, with five opposition candidates calling for protests. Partial results put incumbent President Tshisekedi in the… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Election Extended After Logistical Chaos
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Election Enters Second Day After Logistical Chaos
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension,… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: North Kivu Pins Hopes for Peace On President
As citizens prepare to head to the polls on December 20, civil servants and traders in conflict-ridden North Kivu province are hoping the next president will quash rampant… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Will Female Candidates Transform Politics in Congo?
Women have been underrepresented in Congolese politics -- until now. Ahead of the December 20 elections, support for a fresh wave of female candidates is growing. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nation's Election Campaign and Its Unresolved Conflict
The violent conflict in eastern DR Congo is dominating candidates' campaigns ahead of the December 20 elections. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Would Congo Prosper If It Dumped the Dollar?
Next week, voters in Congo will decide whether President Felix Tshisekedi will serve a second term. Many voters want their leader to revive the DRC's fragile economy by dumping the… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: How Are Congo's Troubled Elections Viewed By the West?
Congo plans to hold elections in December amid debates about the integrity of the country's electoral process and a spiraling conflict in the east of the DRC. How are Western… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Presidential Candidates Kick Off Month-Long Campaigns
Incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi is competing for a second term, while the opposition is trying to rally behind a single candidate. Rebel fighting in the east is casting its… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Graduates Grapple With Jobless Crisis
DR Congo's educated young people have been battling high unemployment levels and a congested labor market prompting calls for government intervention. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Renewed Clashes in Eastern DR Congo
After months of fragile calm in eastern Congo, fighting has resumed near the borders with Rwanda and Uganda. Experts say the unresolved conflict puts the entire Great Lakes Region… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Police Chief in War of Words With Tshisekedi
John Numbi's verbal attack on DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi comes just as presidential hopefuls submit their candidacies. The odds may be against Numbi, but his comments… Read more »