Conflict
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 12:01
The large parties and coalitions have now named their candidates and a number of other party, and independent, candidates are also running, so I believe we can look forward to a competitive and dynamic election campaign.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 09:53
We invited parties from the non-Parliamentary opposition to meet with us and share their perspective on the upcoming Presidential elections and next year’s local elections.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 07:25
The M23 rebel movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be withdrawing troops from the frontline of fighting with Congolese and UN forces, according to the group's chief.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 07:08
Fear and hunger threaten to overwhelm one of Africa’s most tragic countries.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
A hiccup serves to confirm that the government and the FARC are making progress.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
The government imports foreigners to reach the parts locals don’t want to.
Friday, August 30, 2013 - 00:00
The Chapel Hike has been a tradition at Joint Task Force-Bravo since 2007, where volunteers carry food, supplies, toys and other provisions to remote villagers.
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 08:09
This blog is cross-posted and co-authored with the Latin America focused Just the Facts blogger Sarah Kinosian.
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 07:32
The United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) today supported the Congolese Armed Forces (FARDC) in launching an attack against M23 positions on the Kibati heights, north of Goma, in North Kivu.