Widespread corruption, disorganised armed forces, and a system of power based on patronage networks. The portrait of a head of state who, betraying the ideals of his party, is favouring his own community, aggravating ethnic tensions. Since late 2021, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been the scene of growing instability, fuelled by the advance…

The country is emerging as an exception in the Sahel region by stemming the tide of jihadism that has engulfed neighbouring states, through a combination of military, political, religious and social measures. Camel riders and women religious leaders are among the heroes of this success story. According to the Dakar-based Timbuktu Institute, the Sahelian branch…

Economic, political and military power merge in Crystal Ventures, the holding company of President Paul Kagame’s party. The company operates opaquely but monopolises the country’s production system and is increasingly present in Africa. Since coming to power in 2000, Rwandan President Paul Kagame has constructed a precise narrative, which can be summarised in the formula…