ANALYSIS The Congolese political landscape is in perpetual motion. In 2018, Joseph Kabila was forced not to change the constitution and not to impose his dauphin. Today, in a context of neither peace nor social progress, young people concerned about the pacification of the country, give hope. Meanwhile, the political parties set eyes on the upcoming elections in late … [Läs mer...]
Russia-Ukraine: Africa divided and risk of food crisis
ANALYSIS African and Arab countries loyal to Russia abstained in UN vote against invasion of Ukraine. Risk of food crisis in Africa as exports of cereals from Ukraine and Russia stopped. Can the African Union play a diplomatic role to end the war? … [Läs mer...]
Congo Hold-up reveals embezzlement of state funds by Kabila family
ANALYSIS Transfers of at least 138 million US dollars to the benefit of former Congolese president Kabila, family and allies were disclosed by an investigation, Congo Hold-up, conducted by the European Investigative Collaboration, 19 media and five NGOs. The investigation was based on leaks from a major bank in Central Africa, which played a key role in the … [Läs mer...]
The corruption in DR Congo: a cancer not treated
ANALYSIS Since independence in 1960 leaders in the DR Congo have succeeded one another at the top of the state to plunder, enrich themselves and ruin the country via shady practices: bribes, rigged calls for tenders, overbilling, tax evasion. From mining and oil, through forestry, public administration, justice, the army, to education, corruption and impunity are present … [Läs mer...]
DRC:s coltan- an asset for illegal traders
ANALYSIS The mineral coltan is one of the coveted products that is both the attraction and the misfortune of the DR Congo. Rather than boosting the Congolese economy and improving living conditions of the populations, it is largely controlled by various armed groups and causes insecurity and perpetuation of illegal economic circuits at the provincial, regional and international … [Läs mer...]
