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Belgium's DR Congo Complex: The delusion of relevance
Imagine a man in a tailored suit, sweating profusely as he chases a bus that's long since pulled out of the station. He waves frantically, shouting at the passengers inside—particularly one sitting ...
On April 20, the DRC’s government suspended Kabila’s party, PPRD, and ordered his assets to be seized on charges of supporting M23. It is not clear if those assets are yet under state control.
The withdrawal came as peace talks between the DRC government and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group are underway. The talks followed the killing of 14 South African soldiers in January ...
By February, the M23 rebel group had taken control of Goma and Bukavu, two key cities in a region heavily endowed with mineral resources. Under pressure, the DRC government finally agreed to direct ...
Finally, private institutions, like Harvard and Columbia, should never be subject to heavy government control. That said, you have power if you are disgusted by colleges and universities ...
Chong said Singapore's voters are "risk-averse," which enabled the PAP to maintain its control of Singapore's government. The PAP has been the majority party within Singapore's government since 1959.
Could the DRC government do this? Does the DRC government have skilled staff? Yes. Do they have their resources and the political will to really step up into some of the regions of the country ...
Why does the Scottish Government control ferry services? Ferry services are vital for connecting Scotland's islands to the mainland, supporting local economies, and ensuring residents have access ...