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...]
Direct from the field – part 2 of 2: A fighter from Bucha tells his story
ANALYSIS This is the second part of a unique text from Bucha where a Ukrainian fighter tells his story which provides an illustration on how voluntary fighters are strengthening the overall defense structure of Ukraine.((Part 1 published 2022-05-26: … [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...]
Blood oil: The role of past investors in delivering access to justice
ANALYSIS For more than ten years, a prosecutor has investigated the role that Swedish oil company Lundin Energy played in war crimes allegedly committed in the company’s concession area during the civil war in Sudan. For decades, the victims of these events have been waiting for justice. But what responsibility do the financial institutions that invested in the company … [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...]