Browsing: Central Africa

The M23 (March 23) rebel group is among 100-plus militias vying for control in DRC’s mineral-rich east. Not only does it boast the most troops and…

Masisi town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has fallen into the hands of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. This strategic location in the mineral-rich North Kivu province…

French President Emmanuel Macron has faced backlash for saying former African colonies that have booted French troops or have announced plans to do so should express…

Could the West’s greed for electronics, advanced tech and profits be contributing to the genocide in Congo? A bold question, but one that needs to be…

A shout-out to our brothers and sisters in Cameroon celebrating Independence Day! January 1st marks a pivotal moment in their history: the day the country broke…

‘Going green’ has long been a buzz phrase – bandied about ever more in recent years in connection with technologies like electric vehicles. However, the human…

2024 has been a defining chapter in the story of Africa, particularly for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The vast nation yet again faced a series…

If you want an example of how a multinational can destroy local communities worldwide, Glencore is probably as good as any. The Swiss-based commodity trader and…

Did you know that your Tesla, your iPhone or even your favourite Google product may have all been paid for with the lives of children worked…

Let’s be honest and call the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade what it really was: The European Slave Trade. That’s because the Atlantic Ocean couldn’t have enslaved anyone.…