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Congo: Sassou Nguesso wins another term but still faces two big threats
Managing elections through violence is one thing. Managing a handover of power to a family member is another. On 21 March, the Republic of ... -
Why the Central African Republic and the US might need each other
The US has the neutrality and influence to mediate in the CAR. It would also be a chance for Biden to show that diplomacy ... -
The US has placed sanctions on ISIS-DRC, but does the group even exist?
In recent interviews with detained ADF rebels, some hadn’t even heard of ISIS. On 10 March, the US Department of State designated a rebel ... -
The seven African governments using Israeli cyberespionage tools
A recent report detected several government agencies using Circles’ platforms to snoop on texts, calls and locate private individuals. As internet penetration and smartphone ... -
Russia in the Central African Republic: New allies, same challenges
Russia recently sent an additional 300 military advisors to support President Touadéra as part of a deepening relationship. What’s in it for each side? ... -
DRC: New prime minister, new era?
Tshisekedi has outmanoeuvred his predecessor and has now appointed a PM. But is a victory for the president one for the Congolese people? On ... -
DRC: What now that President Tshisekedi has taken control?
Tshisekedi has liberated himself from his rivals, but it remains to be seen if this will be a victory for the country or just ... -
DRC: Rumours abound after series of deaths in the president’s entourage
From plane crashes to COVID complications, over twenty of President Tshisekedi’s allies died in the course of just one year. In the course of ...