From Plunder to Partnership? Scrutinising the Economic Clauses of the Congo Peace Deal In the hallowed halls of the United States Institute of Peace, a ceremony unfolded in late 2025 that promised to rewrite a devastating chapter of African history. The Washington...
The War for Congo: Unmasking Foreign Aggression and the Resilience of a Nation The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is engaged in a brutal and existential struggle for its sovereignty, a conflict widely misrepresented on the global stage. This is not a civil war or...
Global Response to the DRC Crisis: Sanctions, Trade Suspensions, and Diplomatic Pressure The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country that is often referred to as the heart of Africa. It is currently experiencing significant challenges, with the resurgence of...
Coltan, Cobalt, and Conflict: Why the EU Must Address Root Causes in the DRC The European Union’s (EU) decision on 24 February to suspend defence consultations with Rwanda and review a significant agreement on critical raw materials signifies a pivotal moment in...
Rwanda’s Involvement in Eastern DRC: A Web of Conflicts, Interests, and Complicity The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has provided reassurance to the Heads of State and Government of the East African...