Washington Agreement: In Walikale, Between Skepticism and Glimmers of Hope
Walikale (North Kivu) – Presented by Kinshasa as a major breakthrough to restore peace in eastern DRC, the agreement signed […]
Conflict & Security
Analysis of armed groups, peacekeeping missions, regional security alliances, and conflict dynamics.
Three Years of Death for a Doha Signature: Who Will Answer to the Congolese People?
“We do not negotiate with terrorists” ; that’s what Kinshasa used to proclaim. Three years later, the same voice signs
South Sudan at a Crossroads: Conflict, Fragile Peace, and the Imperative for Inclusive Governance.
Since its independence in 2011, South Sudan—the world’s youngest nation—has faced persistent ethnic tensions, weak institutions, and leadership rivalries that
The Overlooked Story of Uganda’s Role in the DRC Conflict: A Case of Tactical Diplomacy?
For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has served as a battleground for various armed groups, both local and
Thomas Lubanga: From ICC Convict to Rebel Leader — A Threat Reborn in Ituri
In the troubled province of Ituri, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), history seems to be making a dangerous
A Haven for Coup Plotters? Ruto’s Foreign Policy and the Future of Regional Stability
As Kenya positions itself as a central player in East and Central Africa’s politics, President William Ruto’s foreign policy is
The M23 Rebellion and Regional Interests: A Conflict Beyond Borders
The resurgence of the March 23 Movement (M23) in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has heightened tensions in
Burundi in the Shadow of AFC/M23: Évariste ndayishimiye’s Struggle After the Fall of Bukavu
“Following the discussions I had with Rwanda’s allies, those expecting an attack from Rwanda against Burundi would do better to
The Fall of Goma: A Case of Tshisekedi’s Arrogance and Leadership Failure
Introduction “In war, the greatest victory is in winning without fighting.” – Sun Tzu. Since November 2021, Democratic Republic of