Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
Africa’s stolen Metis children
The cause of her kidnapping was the colour of her skin. Under Belgium’s colonial rule, thousands of mixed-race children were taken from their homes and separated from their families. The state hoped ...
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Let’s say sanctions on Rwanda stay, but how will that solve DR Congo crisis?
The United Kingdom has now joined other EU member states such as Belgium, Germany in imposing sanctions on Rwanda over the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision ...
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Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure
For decades, the DR Congo has been engulfed in conflict, particularly in its eastern region. The crisis has had devastating consequences for the people living there, forcing thousands to flee to ...
Plymouth roads to be closed for three months for gas works
Five roads will be closed over the space of three months as gas pipes are upgraded in Plymouth. Malborough Street and four ...
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Hundreds of Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan and Iran
KABUL: Around 613 Afghan migrant families returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran between February 21-28, local media ...