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Trench war: The factions that make up DR Congo’s fragmented landscape
Explaining who’s on whose side in the country’s complex political mosaic. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) political landscape is highly fragmented. Both the ... -
It’s no longer possible to predict what’ll happen in the Congo
Kabila is flexing. Kasai is unravelling. Angola is smouldering. The week before US President Donald Trump’s inauguration this January was an interesting time to ... -
Montreal: the latest hotspot for Africa’s rulers to keep their wealth?
A new African Arguments investigation has found that politically-exposed African nationals hold Canadian real estate worth several millions of dollars. The study, conducted in ... -
Lucha continua: The youth movement striking fear into Congo’s elite
Neither an NGO nor a political party, Lucha has mobilised in innovative ways to ensure young people’s voices are heard in DRC’s tense environment. ... -
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 ...
