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Photo of the Week: The shifting sands of Chad
A sandstorm on the banks of the Chari river in Chad. Photograph taken by Arnauld Kara. For more on Chad, see: The Habré trial: ... -
Congo Come Back! Why we’re building a new political movement in DRC
The president and opposition have lost legitimacy. We deserve better. History tells us that summer months are often eventful in Congolese politics. It was ... -
Don’t look away now: DR Congo is at greatest risk than for years
The combination of local conflicts and a national level crisis makes each more dangerous than they would be in isolation. Recent months in the Democratic ... -
The Habré trial: The future for African justice?
The trial of Chad’s former president is finally over, but its significance for Africa may have just begun. The decision by the Appeals Chamber ... -
Cameroon sabotages own digital economy plan with internet shutdown
Cameroon aspires to be a tech hub and “multiply by 50” jobs in ICTs. But high costs, poor infrastructure and the internet blackout in Silicon ... -
[Photo essay] 34,000 people, 1 message: Singing for peace in Goma
The Amani Festival united more than 34,000 people for three days of music, dance, and culture to promote and demand peace in the still ... -
The best way to honour Tshisekedi is to take on the fight for democracy in DR Congo
Now more than ever, we must heed the late politician’s declaration that, ultimately, the people must take responsibility for themselves. Etienne Tshisekedi wa Mulumba, the ... -
Gabon’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scrappy build-up, strong finish
The football at Afcon 2017 was highly entertaining, but it happened against a backdrop of simmering discontent in Gabon. On the pitch, at least, no Africa Cup ... -
What does opposition leader Tshisekedi’s death mean for DR Congo’s road to elections?
The death of the veteran politician deprives the opposition of a well-known rallying figure. Without him, uncertainty and growing popular anger are likely to ... -
Cameroon: Anglophone activists call for month of “ghost towns” moments before arrests and Internet shutdown
The latest developments are the culmination of escalating tensions over several months, which have seen widespread strikes, protests, arrests and deaths. On 17 January, Cameroonian activists ...
