Coltan, Cobalt, and Conflict: Why the EU Must Address Root Causes in the DRC The European Union’s (EU) decision on 24 February to suspend defence consultations with Rwanda and review a significant agreement on critical raw materials signifies a pivotal moment in...
From Ceasefires to Chaos: UN Security Council Demands M23 Cease Hostilities in DRC The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has experienced decades of conflict and instability, leading to significant challenges in terms of humanitarian and geopolitical...
Why Sanctioning James Kabarebe Matters: A Deep Dive into Rwanda’s Role in the Eastern DRC Conflict On 20 February 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) delivered a clear message to those instigating conflict in...
The Gravity of the Situation: Rwandan Aggression and the Fight for Sovereignty in the Congo In the heart of Africa, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding, albeit one that has hitherto received scant attention from the international community. The Democratic Republic of...