Conflict

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been a scene of conflict, with the eastern regions being particularly affected by violence and exploitation. At the centre of the current turmoil is the involvement of neighbouring Rwanda. The regime of Rwandan President Paul Kagame is seizing the DRC’s rich natural resources, deliberately creating instability by supporting rebel groups and committing serious human-right...

Governance

Around the world, basic services are marketed as premium or fast-track options for an extra charge. Especially in societies with high poverty rates, such as in many countries on the African continent, this model exacerbates the socio-economic divide. It creates a two-tier system in areas where equality should be the standard, such as government services or healthcare. Corruption in the respective authorities or service pr...