By Thomas LoweMany of the challenges facing Congo stem from its size, mineral wealth and its social complexity. The result of the Congo elections says Mary Harper, Africa Editor at BBC World Service will not be known for months, yet......more
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Recently in Africa Category
Part 1: Democratic Republic of Congo: Presidential elections and blood minerals
By Natricia DuncanAs we see landmark election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the discussion at the Frontline Club turned to the way forward for this troubled nation.Chaired by Mary Harper, Africa Editor at the BBC World Service, who opened by......more
El Problema - The true story of Western Sahara
By Paaras Abbas "We know that somebody is watching us. We don’t know where." How many of us have a full realisation of the torture the people of Western Sahara endure on a daily basis? It’s a story that has simply......more
Action needed to stop South Sudan becoming a "failed state"
The world's newest nation, South Sudan, will be at risk of becoming the next failed state without the support of the international community, a House of Lords committee has warned.In a report published today the Lords EU foreign affairs sub......more
Plunder of the oceans - The rise of pirate fishing, impacts and solutions
By Shyamalie SatkunanadnanWith more than one billion of the world’s population reliant on fish as their main source of protein and up to 90 per cent of fish disappearing in some parts of the oceans, the impact of illegal, unregulated......more
Ivory Coast: a watershed for African democracy?
Now that defiant former leader, Laurent Gbagbo is in custody and Alassane Ouattara has been installed as the duly-elected president of Ivory coast what are the lessons that can be learned if an election is disputed in the future in......more
BBC World Debate: "Is Homosexuality UnAfrican?"
By Gianluca Mezzofiore After the killing of gay rights activist David Kato in Uganda in January, debate about homophobia in Africa has been reignited. Kato was the face of Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) an advocacy group actively campaigning against the......more
In the Picture: Orphaned and Ostracised- HIV in Africa with Carol Allen Storey
By Antje Bormann Broadcaster Sue Steward introduced Carol Allen Storey as one of the most fascinating photojournalists around. Carol Allen Storey’s photographic career started 10 years ago following a thorough rethink of a successful career in the fashion and beauty......more
Insight with James Brabazon: My Friend the Mercenary
By Sarah GibbonsFew people can say that they were involved in one of the most infamous coup attempts in recent history, the foiled attempt to overthrow the government of Equitorial Guinea of 2004, let alone experienced civil war in Libera,......more
Tonight in London- Portraits of War: The Democratic Republic of Congo
All Frontline members have been invited to a reception and exhibition opening to mark the 10-year observance of Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security....more
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