The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations.
Mistrust between leaders and the region’s militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult – but essential.
As M23 continues its destructive march, the EAC-SADC summit must consider lessons from failed peace efforts.
João Lourenço’s Luanda peace deal seems unlikely to resolve the crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Tanzania’s geographical location and conflict mediation experience make it well placed to bridge the region’s various peace efforts.
SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors.
Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen.
Despite a growing military coalition, President Tshisekedi is failing to subdue the M23 rebels in his country’s east.
The country’s extractive reform strategy doesn’t address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy.
Structural reforms are vital to ensure the country’s rising economic growth improves the lives of Congolese.
By giving loyalists and technocrats ministerial posts, Tshisekedi hopes to insulate them from politics and ensure a fluid government.
The DRC is an origin, transit and destination country for counterfeit currency, most of which is US dollar-denominated.
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