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EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport in January 2025 during the fall of Goma, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza

When distant threats justify intervention but immediate ones invite sanctions

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...
Africa

Who really benefits from the war in eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington DC. on December 4. Courtesy

Mineral rivalry, geopolitics and the imperative of peace in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Felix Tshisekedi, DR Congo President.

The DR Congo: A giant preoccupied by its own shadow

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Some members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

What next after defecting from FDLR? Reintegration, truth, and the unlearning of a sacred lie

Monday, January 26, 2026
Some European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels after the capture of Goma in North Kivu on January 29, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

The elephant in the room: Who benefits from a chaotic DR Congo?

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
African leaders meet with US officials during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 15, 2022

Africa in America’s new worldview: Seen, needed, but not yet prioritised

Thursday, January 08, 2026
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Meet 10 most powerful billionaires of Africa to watch in 2026

Saturday, December 20, 2025
A view of Kavimvira border between DR Congo and Burundi. Courtesy

Burundi economy on brink as borders close

Saturday, December 13, 2025