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This week on The Horn, we post a recent discussion between Crisis Group’s CEO and President, Comfort Ero, and leading expert Alex de Waal, about ongoing efforts to bring Sudan’s war to an end.In this bonus episode of The Horn, Alan brings listeners a special episode from a panel ...  Afficher plus

In this episode of The Horn, Alan is joined by Heiko Nitzschke, Germany’s special envoy for the Horn of Africa, to discuss whether and how Europe needs to adapt its approach towards the Horn of Africa. While Europe used to act in relative sync with the U.S. in Africa, this is inc ...  Afficher plus

What are the risks of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo spreading regionally? M23 rebels have taken control of the provincial capital. The president has promised a vigorous response. So, what role do neighbouring countries play? In this Episode:   Vava Tampa, F ...  Afficher plus

Au début de l’année 2000, le New York Times parlait de “guerre mondiale africaine” en évoquant le conflit en République démocratique du Congo. Six pays avaient alors leurs armées au sein du pays qui était dirigé par Laurent-Désiré Kabila, chacun jouant sa partition au prétexte ...

With the attention of the world focused elsewhere, a conflict that threatens the stability of an entire continent has slipped under the radar. Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict has rapidly spiralled out of control, decimating their Armed Forces and sending the country toward the brink o ...  Afficher plus

A controversial return. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back home after a self-imposed exile. The government accuses Kabila of backing the M23 rebels who have seized large areas in eastern DRC. So, what does Kabila's return mean for the fragile secu ...  Afficher plus