Democratic Republic of Congo

Interview – Christoph Vogel

E-International Relations • Jul 21 2023 • Features

Christoph Vogel discusses his recent book on conflict minerals in Eastern Congo, the campaign against unethical mining and the challenges of fieldwork in conflict zones.

Due Diligence in Mineral Supply Chains from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Affected communities are seldom consulted, let alone able to actively participate, in the design of due diligence programmes.

Opinion – Rwanda and the DRC: Converging at Last?

Edoardo Monaco • Aug 18 2021 • Articles

Good neighbourly relations after years of conflict, acrimony and wasted opportunities can significantly improve the chances for both nations to positively impact one another.

Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Bridge to Peace?

Fawzia Gibson-Fall • Jul 7 2019 • Articles

Current biomedical approaches can benefit from Health as a Bridge to Peace by addressing the political and social dimensions of disease outbreaks in conflict zones.

Cholera: Why Is an Ancient Scourge Still with Us?

Caroline Kisia • Jun 8 2016 • Articles

It was devastating and catastrophic. More than 30,000 Rwandan refugees died in less than a month in camps in Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo), after they fled from genocide in their own country. “There were piles of bodies alongside the road in Goma. People suddenly collapsed in front of […]

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