How the cookie crumbles

Results are trickling in slowly, while speculations are flying around in all possible directions. Read More

The day(s) after: Reflection on elections

Elections have passed throughout most of the Congo – voters are now suspended in… Read More

Voting has wrapped up in many places in the eastern Congo, but continues in… Read More

Voting has begun peacefully in much of the country, with high turnout in many… Read More

I am now in Bukavu, where I will be observing elections. A few rushed… Read More

A last-minute delay in the election appears to be likely, according to several separate… Read More

If you want to know more about the complex web of sales, valuations and… Read More

The British parliamentarian released a statement yesterday suggesting that the Congo had lost… Read More

In response to press statements that were issued today citing my blog, as well… Read More

Addition: I had forgotten to mention the wonderful blog/website Local Voices that has… Read More

Disclaimer: The figures below are rough estimates, and there has been no reliable polling. Read More

In a country that is crazy about music, politicians have always courted the support… Read More

Before arriving in Kisangani on Thursday evening, opposition candidate Etienne Tshisekedi spent much of… Read More

This is a guest blog by Johanna Jansson, a PhD candidate in International… Read More

I have said previously on this blog that North Kivu would probably not be… Read More