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...]
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...]
Brev från Afrika till Amerika
ÖPPET BREV Många afrikaner tror och hoppas att Joe Bidens presidentmandat ska innebära en helt ny inriktning än föregångarens. Det skriver den kongolesiske journalisten Joseph R Kafuka i ett öppet brev till USA:s nye president. Han lyfter fram flera exempel på den förre presidentens politik, som den brutala nedskärningen av utvecklingshjälpen till Afrika och dryga … [Läs mer...]