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April 4, 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo
A Conversation With Félix Tshisekedi

President Tshisekedi discusses the recent elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the future of the country in the region.

Play A Conversation With Félix Tshisekedi
Event by Félix Tshisekedi and Reuben E. Brigety II

April 4, 2025

RealEcon
Why Sub-Saharan Africa Matters for U.S. Economic and National Security

Building relationships with the region, rather than transactional neocolonialism, is the best route for strengthening the United States’ critical mineral supply chains.

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco
Article by Richard Morrow RealEcon

February 8, 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo
An Alternative Perspective on the U.S. Decision to Recognize Tshisekedi

In the daily Africa in Transition blog, on February 6, 2019, Ambassador Michelle Gavin, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Africa Program, harshly criticized the United States government’s policy toward the December 2018 presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

DRC-Congo-Kinshasa-Tshisekedi-Inauguration
Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell Africa in Transition

January 28, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo
The Fall of Goma

As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis. 

Members of the M23 armed group walk through a street of the Keshero neighborhood in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 27, 2025.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa Program

April 10, 2025

Daily News Brief
Trump’s Tariff Retreat

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day.  Subscribe to the Daily News Brief to receive it every weekday morning. …

A cargo ship sits outside of the Port of Elizabeth marine terminal seen from Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S., April 9 2025.
Article by CFR.org Editors

March 19, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo
What’s Next for the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Start-and-stop diplomacy continues against a backdrop of humanitarian disaster.

M23 rebels stand guard during a meeting at the Stade de l'Unite, after the town of Goma was taken by the M23 rebels, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on February 6, 2025.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition

February 7, 2025

Democratic Republic of Congo
War Returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo: What to Know

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems. 

Armed soldiers stand in front of a packed crowd of civilians in front of a building in DRC.
Article by Stuart Reid and Mariel Ferragamo Africa Program

November 7, 2024

Democratic Republic of Congo
Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo

Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. 

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi waves as he arrives to be sworn in for a second term as a president during the inauguration ceremony in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo on January 20, 2024.
Post by Michelle Gavin Africa in Transition