Tag: Congo
Why Is the West Supporting Joseph Kabila’s Rule?
by Stanley Opeyemi | Aug 26, 2017 | Africa, News & Analysis, Politics
The West seems more interested in keeping Joseph Kabila in power than allowing the Congolese to free themselves from his rule.
Challenges to Rule of Law in Emerging Market Enterprise
by Sam Amsterdam | Sep 23, 2016 | Africa, Asia Pacific, Politics, Viewpoints
Sam Amsterdam discusses the problem of corruption in emerging markets with Arcadia Foundation chairman Robert Carmona-Borjas.
What Remains Hidden in Rwanda: The Role of Tutsi Civilians in Killing Hutus
by Judi Rever | Jun 3, 2016 | Africa, News & Analysis
The international community has ensured legal immunity for Rwandan President Paul Kagame despite evidence of the RPF’s responsibility for war crimes.
UN Appoints Rwandan General as Head of Darfur Peacekeeping Despite His Senior Rank During Rwandan-Backed Rebellion in Congo
by Judi Rever | Dec 19, 2015 | Africa, News & Analysis
This is not the first dubious appointment of Rwandan generals to major UN peacekeeping operations.
Rule of Law and the Future of the Congo
by Marian Tupy | Nov 6, 2015 | Africa, News & Analysis
The November election, provided it goes ahead, could be a watershed for the Congo, which has never seen a peaceful transition of power.
US-Africa Relations: Arms and the Strongman
by Mary Serumaga | Jul 10, 2015 | Africa, News & Analysis, US
The US has a history of supporting oppressive regimes under the ostensible cover of providing “stability”.
Israel’s Courtship of African Countries: An Emotional Thing
by Mary Serumaga | Jul 7, 2015 | Africa, Middle East, News & Analysis
It is becoming increasingly obvious that elected African leaders have been neutralized as players on the world stage.
Amid Attempts to Seek Indictments Against Rwanda’s Regime, Spain’s Pursuit of International Criminals Under Threat
by Judi Rever | Feb 27, 2014 | Africa, Europe, News & Analysis
A Spanish court reveals that it sought an indictment against Kagame’s former spymaster, now dead.