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How some Florida condos could sink Sassou Nguesso’s succession plan
New revelations of luxury properties held by the Republic of Congo’s first family shed light on a regime running out of options. On 21 ... -
Death by a thousand cuts: Cameroon struggles in fight against separatists
Despite government claims that the Anglophone conflict is under control, recent developments suggest otherwise. There’s only one way out. The Anglophone regions’ relatively quiet ... -
Why are Cameroonian separatists attacking local chiefs?
The recent murder of three chiefs highlights traditional leaders’ role in the Anglophone crisis and suggests the conflict is far from over. On 13 ... -
Is the International Criminal Court going after the wrong people?
Many of the ICC’s greatest triumphs have been in prosecuting war criminals in the eastern Congo. Yet relentless violence there continues. The eastern Democratic ... -
Can Kinshasa’s changing relations mark a new chapter for eastern DRC?
Since President Tshisekedi took office in 2019, the Congo’s relations with key neighbours have changed significantly. In the last few weeks, President Felix Tshisekedi ... -
Chad: France firmly backs continuity, but will the people?
The late Idriss Déby was an expert at balancing relationships to maintain power. His son retains France’s support, but the rest may prove trickier. ... -
Chad: The bed Déby made
Dying on the frontlines after three decades in power, Idriss Déby leaves behind fractured politics, poverty, and a rebel group on the march. The ... -
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 ... -
Chad elections: President Déby seeks a sixth term in a region for old men
Central Africa boasts many of the world’s longest-standing authoritarian rulers. But protests are growing. In a familiar pattern than continues to be repeated, President ...
