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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 ... -
[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 ... -
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 ... -
Congo’s political crisis after 19 December
Protests and arrests have been centred on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s major cities, but we should also pay attention to more rural areas. ... -
Hungry for change: the economics underlying DR Congo’s political crisis
At the heart of disenchantment with President Kabila’s government lie deep economic woes. High taxes. Harassment by the revenue authorities. Lack of a stable exchange ... -
DR Congo in crisis: Can Kabila trust his own army?
Despite protests intensifying with outbreaks of violence and deaths, President Joseph Kabila has yet to call on his armed forces to maintain order. He might regret ... -
Congo: Jean-Pierre Bemba has served his time. Now let him serve his people
Bemba was in jail for the 8 years during his trial at the ICC. He should be sentenced to time already served so he ... -
Mr X in the Congo: How one man fooled the UN, with disastrous consequences
When a man turned up claiming to be an ADF defector, MONUSCO thought it had achieved a major intelligence coup and acted accordingly. But ... -
DR Congo: Can anyone stop Joseph Kabila?
While the opposition tries to unite, the presidency seems to be working out various possible scenarios for staying in power. For nearly a decade, the ...
