Rostam Aziz is a well-connected and extremely wealthy Tanzanian businessman with a background in politics. He is currently making headlines with a media takeover in neighboring Kenya that could have repercussions across East Africa.
By Peter Theuri
The Congolese army plans to begin disarming the FDLR militia in accordance with the Washington peace agreement. This is a key step in the peace process, and something Rwanda has long called for.
By Arne Schütte
The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwandan military because, according to the Trump administration, it is fueling the war in eastern Congo. This has consequences for the United Nations (UN) and the European Union.
By Constantin Leclerc
Lassina Zerbo is chair of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB). In an interview with Table.Briefings on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, the former prime minister of Burkina Faso explained why he sees significant potential for nuclear power in Africa – and how he assesses Russia’s role.
By Olivia Samnick
The physician Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 for his work combating sexual violence in armed conflicts. Speaking to Table.Briefings after returning to Berlin from the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege outlines his assessment of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and what he believes must be done to address sexual violence.
By Lucia Weiß and Arne Schütte
An analysis of updated climate targets submitted by 128 countries shows that Africa, in particular, is set to place a stronger emphasis on electromobility in the coming years. Rwanda stands out with especially ambitious targets.
By Elián Libera
On Jan. 27, 2025, the M23 rebel movement announced the capture of Goma, the regional capital of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. One year on, the economic and humanitarian situation in the region has further deteriorated. US President Donald Trump’s peace initiative has done little to alter this trajectory. Instead, it has increasingly centered on access to strategic raw materials.
By Constantin Leclerc
The M23 rebels had announced that they would withdraw from Uvira. However, fighting continues in the area surrounding the city.
By Arne Schütte
A large share of the high-grade iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is destined for China. For state-owned machinery manufacturer XCMG, the USD 20 billion project represents a major growth market.
By Lucia Weiß
