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Belgium’s return of Lumumba’s remains is disingenuous and hollow

Without an apology or reparations for the colonisation and enslavement of the Congolese people, Belgium’s decision seems to be for appearances rather than a genuine reckoning with its bloody legacy.

The volcano eruption in DRC was not an unexpected event

Mismanagement meant there was no alert system in place, in fact, the volcano had not even been monitored in the months leading up to the eruption.

What's driving Kenya to close one of Africa's largest refugee camps?

The reason cited for the closing of the Dadaab refugee complex is security, but it could also be a bargaining chip in an international maritime dispute.

Who benefits from the death of Chad's President Deby?

The killing of Idriss Deby reveals a tangled geopolitical web that is likely to deepen internal divisions in Chad.

Mozambique will need more than military might to fight insurgency

If the state doesn't want the insurgency to turn into a prolonged game of whac-a-mole, it will need to address Cabo Delgado's socio-economic shortcomings.

Will the attack on a UN convoy be a turning point for the DR Congo?

The killing of Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio is a horrible tragedy, but UN peacekeepers should stay the course at a time when the Congolese people are grappling with a dire humanitarian situation.

The world should pay heed to Bobi Wine and Uganda's election

The Ugandan youth leader Bobi Wine declared victory shortly after early results showed a lead for the man who has been leading Uganda since 1986.

Revisiting the UN Mapping Report on the DRC, a decade later

The UN Mapping Report on mass killings, rapes and displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo was a milestone in documenting crimes against humanity.

Why are white people still racist?

White people will need to do more than just be 'allies'. They need to become actively anti-racist.

How several African nations fare after gaining independence 60 years ago

Progress in these 17 nations might have doubled or even tripled were it not for Western interference and corrupt partners on the ground.

Congo turns 60, but still isn't free

The Democratic Republic of Congo rid itself of European colonisers, but their legacy and misrule still haunts the country.

Congo's dilemma: From Ebola to Covid-19 and back

Ebola was on the brink of being declared over, but new cases have propped up alongside the emergence of the coronavirus.