Search results

Burundi's crisis could have a regional security effect

Location:

BURUNDI

While the Security Council vote reflects concern about Burundi's crisis, the protests are the latest example of the problems the international community confronts in trying to…

Kwamouth unrest underscores Congo local conflict risks

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

Despite various political missions aimed at calming tensions from customary chiefs, national and provincial politicians and UN officials, the situation remains extremely fragile.

Burundi leader's defiance raises odds of escalation

Location:

BURUNDI

At least 18 people are known to have died in a series of protests that followed President Pierre Nkurunziza's April 25 announcement that he would run for a third term in June 26…

Congo insecurity may grow as public order unravels

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

Insecurity in eastern Congo

Congolese economy needs more than high resource prices

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

Short-term economic prospects dimmed after the economy posted GDP growth of just 2.5% in 2016, down from 6.9% the year prior. The economy may only begin to recover in 2018 when…

New fighting in Congo heightens fears of escalation

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

Although the Congolese and Rwandan militaries are not officially involved yet, an escalation of the hostilities could unravel the limited diplomatic progress that has been made in…

Ugandan intervention may not boost Congo’s security

Location:

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’…

Tshisekedi looks for regional help in eastern Congo

Location:

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…

Central Africa inches closer towards proxy war

Location:

CENTRAL AFRICA

Regional security dynamics in Central Africa.

Congo’s Beni crisis may become more complex

Location:

CONGO-KINSHASA

The incidents are just the latest in a wave of attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia, which has killed over 200 civilians in just over a month. This has…