Different kinds of thieves

That’s the downside of protection rackets. It’s a crowded field, and there are always other rival mobs trying to spoil your play or cut you out completely.
By Gwynne Dyer Feb. 21, 2025

DRC instability: One realistic solution

The past 20 years have shown that security cooperation is more successful when limited to just a few countries.
By Paul-simon Handy Feb. 14, 2025

‘Church could help stop DRC war’

Hundreds of people have lost their lives in eastern DRC, where Rwanda-backed armed rebels are killing civilians and advancing into inland DRC.
By Staff Reporter Feb. 7, 2025

UN rights chief warns of spread of Congo crisis at emergency UN meeting

Rwanda rejected responsibility and warned that it was itself at risk of attack from its neighbour.
By Reuters Feb. 7, 2025

A tooth-pick analysis needed for the DRC conflict

Good leaders should look for causes of war and conditions for achieving peace, rather than studying military strategies to win the war.
By Nicholas Aribino Feb. 6, 2025

The slide back to war: Kagame, Trump

Last June the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, said he was ready to go to war with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) if necessary.
By Gwynne Dyer Jan. 31, 2025

One Africa, infinite potential

A united Africa can better leverage its diverse resources and talents for the collective benefit of its people.
By Evans Mathanda Nov. 17, 2024

Public health measures very critical to control of Mpox

It is undeniable that vaccination remains key if we are to contain outbreaks, the same success achieved against smallpox in 1980 can be recorded with Mpox.
By Johannes Marisa Aug. 30, 2024

Surveillance key in Mpox fight

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 16 789 cases (14 151 suspected and 2 638 confirmed) including 511 deaths. The case fatality ratio is 3%.
By Newsday Aug. 19, 2024