A tinderbox conflict in Congo is ready to explode
A conflict that has simmered in Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern borderlands for years is set to erupt into a wider ...
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The Horn of Africa seems to be on the verge of another war
As conflict continues to mount in the Eastern region of Africa between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels, ...
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
African leaders have announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi who were sent to fight insurgents in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where M23 rebels have kille ...
China In Africa: Footprint Maps Mislead While Real Risks Rise
Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become ...
Africa: Maps Showing China's Growing Influence in Africa Distort Reality - but Some Risks Are Real
China has become Africa's single largest trading partner. In response, media and policymakers in traditionally dominant states are increasingly using maps drenched in red or stamped with Chinese flags ...
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.