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“Washington Wants Congo’s Minerals, Yes, But That’s Not All” Junior Badila
Critical Minerals

“Washington Wants Congo’s Minerals, Yes, But That’s Not All” Junior Badila

China was first to establish a dominant position in Congo’s mining sector. Now Washington and the European Union are s...

By Caleb Koyo 2 months ago
Video
Public Health

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads to 57 Health Zones as Cases Surpass 5,500

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the fastest-growing in history, with confirmed cases s...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago
Africa’s Ports Are Becoming the New Battleground for Global Trade
Features

Africa’s Ports Are Becoming the New Battleground for Global Trade

For centuries, Africa's coastline has connected the continent to the rest of the world. Ships carrying oil, minerals, ag...

By Wambua Kiseli 2 months ago
Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money?
Explainers

Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money?

African governments borrow money for the same reasons people take out loans—to build, to survive and to invest in the ...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago
The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals
Critical Minerals

The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in minerals vital to the global energy transition and new technologies, but muc...

By Caleb Koyo 2 months ago
DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland
Regional Politics

DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group have agreed to develop a roadmap setting out sequenced step...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response
Humanitarian Crisis

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. More than 2,500 people have died and ...

By Rodah Muchembi 2 months ago
Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?
Explainers

Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?

Africa is one of the world’s richest continents in oil, gas, gold, copper, cobalt, lithium, platinum and other strateg...

By Rodah Muchembi 2 months ago
Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk
Explainers

Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

Africa is entering one of the most important demographic transformations in its history. With children and young people ...

By Rodah Muchembi 2 months ago
DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates
Medical Innovation

DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates

The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat its largest and fastest-sprea...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago
Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict
Explainers

Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict

A new study examining political violence across Africa between 1997 and 2024 has found that approximately half of all vi...

By Wambua Kiseli 2 months ago
Africa's Time to Reclaim Its Glory: From Colonial Contracts to Economic Sovereignty
Opinions

Africa's Time to Reclaim Its Glory: From Colonial Contracts to Economic Sovereignty

The future of Africa is not a question of potential but of choice. For decades, the continent has been held back by a le...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago