The city of Goma, a crucial hub in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has once again fallen into the hands of the M23 rebel group, which is widely believed to have support from Rwanda. This latest development … Continue reading
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Crisis in the Congo: The Complex Web of Power, Resources, and Conflict in Kivu
Since gaining independence in 1960, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been subject to widespread violence. Along with being one of the largest countries in Africa, the DRC’s vast natural resources and central position on the continent have … Continue reading
Le Congo : Une trajectoire historique du conflit
Cet article retrace l’histoire de l’instabilité politique en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis l’assassinat de Patrice Lumumba en 1961. Le conflit qui ravage le pays aujourd’hui s’inscrit dans un contexte historique plus large, décrit dans le livre The Congo: … Continue reading
The Rwanda Deal: An Outsourcing of Refugees
On April 14, 2022, the then-British home secretary Priti Patel and the Rwandan foreign minister Vincent Biruta signed a deal to send asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda. Officially known as the UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development … Continue reading
Rwanda’s Latest Revolution: Fuelling Inclusive Development Through Technology
It seems, overall, that the reminder of Rwanda’s scarring past has been a uniting force in the strive for a stronger nation. Recent popular initiatives have aimed to provide solutions to societal problems that previously restricted well-being