Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ghosts of the past
Belgium has opened a new embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This soft-power flourish will struggle to repair relations with the old colonial master, with the DRC on a worrying course.
Africa/Middle East
The "new mod" style of Iranian prime minister Hassan Rouhani, and the Democratic Republic of Congo army's first ever victory.
Africa/Middle East
In our View from Dubai column, we check the mood in the UAE. We also have reports on Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo's election.
Africa/Middle East
In a show of girl power, Egyptian women are fighting back against the gropers who plague the region: self-defence and karate classes for women are becoming increasingly popular.
Africa/Middle East
The motorcade of DRC president Joseph Kabila, why Hezbollah loves a DVD night in, and a spotlight on the forthcoming Lebanese election.
Mine field
Wars and volcanoes have made Goma a dangerous place to call home. But with fragile peace in the DR Congo, traders and pilots are arriving, lured by the region’s vast mineral wealth.
