In February 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) experienced a significant escalation in conflict as the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, seized control of two major cities in the eastern region: Goma and Bukavu. These developments have intensified concerns about regional stability and the humanitarian situation. Capture of Goma Goma, the capital of North Kivu…

In early 2023, the M23 rebel group made a significant advance in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), entering the strategically important city of Bukavu. This marked a concerning escalation in the ongoing conflict between the government forces and various armed groups operating in the region. Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, holds immense economic…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is often cited as a country at risk of “balkanization,” a term referring to the fragmentation or division of a state into smaller, often hostile, entities. This risk stems from a combination of political, ethnic, and regional tensions, historical factors, and ongoing conflicts that threaten the unity of the country. DR Congo is a vast…

In recent developments in Côte d’Ivoire, two officials from the African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), the political party founded by former President Laurent Gbagbo, have been convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison. Damana Adia, known as Pickass, and Koua Justin were found guilty of “endangering state security” and “conspiracy against the…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), escalating tensions in the eastern region have prompted religious leaders to engage directly with rebel groups in Goma, aiming to facilitate peace and dialogue. On February 12, 2025, a delegation from the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) and the Church of Christ in Congo (ECC) met with Corneille Nangaa, the political leader of the M23…