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M23’s return will complicate Congo’s security outlook

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The fighting triggered a UN helicopter crash and cross-border clashes with Ugandan troops. The M23 is famous for conquering North Kivu’s capital, Goma, during a 2012-13 rebellion…

'Corrective' coups in Africa introduce policy dilemmas

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AFRICA

Trends in approaches to coups in Africa.

Congo’s 'state of siege' will struggle to deliver

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The attacks came a month after President Felix Tshisekedi imposed a ‘state of siege’ on the two provinces, placing them under military control to rein in violence.

Ugandan intervention may not boost Congo’s security

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The offensive comes after Uganda suffered multiple bomb attacks in October and November, which it blamed on ADF rebels. It also comes half a year into a military ‘state of siege’…

Rwanda may only intervene in Burundi as a last resort

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RWANDA/BURUNDI

Rwanda's stance on Burundi's crisis.

Tshisekedi looks for regional help in eastern Congo

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CONGO-KINSHASA

However, he also met his host, President Yoweri Museveni, to discuss the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including the possibility of an…

Uganda-Congo offensive hints at gradual re-engagement

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UGANDA

Ugandan military engagement in eastern Congo.

Congo army reform will inflame institutional rivalry

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The changes have stoked rising tensions within the fragile coalition government between Tshisekedi’s Camp for Change (CACH) platform and Kabila’s Common Front for Congo (FCC…

Congo-Rwanda truce may struggle for traction

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CONGO-KINSHASA

This capped a series of recent M23 advances, and came just hours before a ceasefire agreed on July 30 in Luanda by the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda -- but…

Regional Congo security plan may disappoint and divide

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The initiative has already seen talks begin between the Congolese government and various armed groups. It also foresees a regional military intervention to tackle ‘negative’…