Tag "Democratic Republic of Congo"
Elections and economics: What lies ahead for the DRC?
The DRC faces continued political instability, with persistent violence and economic downturn in the region and insufficient opposition to Kabila.
Congo 2016: Too much to lose, too big to fail
Bernard Katompa, President of the Génération Déterminée Movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), provides his take on what’s at stake in the DRC in 2016. Just last week,
Burundi instability poses problems for East Africa
President Nkurunziza is likely to continue to perpetuate political instability through repressive conduct, in order to hold on to power. This will negatively impact East Africa’s economic prospects. Since April
Democracy in Africa: Challenges ahead as elections draw near
In the next months, a number of African nations will be going to the polls as current leaders reach their term limits. Over the last two decades, Africa has seen
Is Burundi turning into another Rwanda?
Burundi is exposed to political and economic instability, and there is an ever-growing risk of ethnic violence. The upcoming elections will have an impact on regional security, as well. Land-locked
DRC and Uganda could benefit from joint oil agreement
Tensions along the border between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda have risen over the last decade, as successive exploration and appraisal efforts have revealed presence of massive oil and
DRC situation set to improve after M23 rebel surrender
The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has improved as international and domestic efforts come close to reaching a peace deal that would include the full surrender of the
Ten African lions set to outrun Asia’s tigers
Rapidly growing African economies are the next frontier of booming growth and ripe for investment. Here are the ten most promising ‘African Lions’. When covering Africa, reports of poverty, violence,
Four Issues to Monitor in African Politics
Making predictions is a risky business, which explains why the world’s major financial institutions are always careful to include caveats in their investment outlooks. While the stakes are not as
Foreign enterprises address DRC conflict mineral trade
The entry of mining companies into the DRC can work to ensure better supply chain management and decrease the conflict mineral trade in the country. The Democratic Republic of Congo
