Nirvaly Mooloo | ISS Africa

01 Jun 2026 / by Nirvaly Mooloo

Why military gains are not weakening the ADF in eastern DRC

The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone.

12 May 2026 / by Nirvaly Mooloo, Imane Karimou & Tanya Walmsley

Can civilians fill the peacekeeping gap in eastern DRC?

If formally recognised, unarmed civilian protection and community-based early warning can offer a path to sustaining stability and security amid troop withdrawals.

09 Mar 2026 / by Remadji Hoinathy & Nirvaly Mooloo

Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle

The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party’s grip on power, especially as succession questions loom.

12 Jan 2026 / by Remadji Hoinathy & Nirvaly Mooloo

MONUSCO’s rigid mandate hinders civilian protection in eastern DRC

Operational constraints and regional tensions prevent the UN peacekeeping mission from responding effectively to escalating violence.

03 Dec 2025 / by Remadji Hoinathy, Nirvaly Mooloo & Philippe Asanzi

Recalibrating MONUSCO: mandate limits vs. political realities in eastern DRC

MONUSCO remains crucial in the DRC, but needs a more flexible mandate that enables effective protection of civilians.

22 Sep 2025 / by Nirvaly Mooloo

Focusing on M23 allows ADF insurgents to expand in eastern DRC

The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies.

07 Jul 2025 / by Bram Verelst, Nirvaly Mooloo & Remadji Hoinathy

Will the US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave the way for peace?

Domestic power struggles between President Tshisekedi and former president Kabila will likely complicate difficult negotiations with M23.

08 May 2025 / by Remadji Hoinathy & Nirvaly Mooloo

A hopeful Gabon looks to the future

Gabonese voters have given President Nguema a strong mandate to break with the country’s past and steer economic and political renewal.

28 Oct 2024 / by Nirvaly Mooloo & Remadji Hoinathy

Can SAMIDRC be spared the fate of previous peace missions?

SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors.

07 Feb 2024 / by Nirvaly Mooloo & Remadji Hoinathy

DRC misses another opportunity to build a democracy

After accusations of an ‘electoral coup’ in 2018, the country’s December 2023 polls were equally lacking in legitimacy.

14 Dec 2023 / by Remadji Hoinathy and Nirvaly Mooloo

Challenges loom before DRC voting day

The country must maintain electoral integrity by facing its issues head on.

25 Oct 2023 / by Remadji Hoinathy and Nirvaly Mooloo

Gabon and the role of political transitions in preventing coups

Transitions in Central Africa could become tools to strengthen political and economic governance and avert instability.