Africa

In February 2025, former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, was arrested on charges of money laundering. The arrest followed a raid by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) at his residence, where authorities seized 114 million Mauritian rupees (approximately $2.4 million). Jugnauth has been provisionally charged and denies the allegations. Background of Pravind Jugnauth Pravind…

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…