Belgium supports key germanium processing plant in Congo
Belgium has approved a state guarantee to support advance payments for future germanium supplies from the Democratic Republic…
Belgium opens up Congo archives amid global minerals race
From century-old maps to meticulous field notes, Belgium is sitting on a trove of geological records on colonial-era…
White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The White House has told the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national soccer team to isolate for three weeks…
Étienne Davignon Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Killing
A 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat who was set to stand trial for what prosecutors said was his role…
Mistaking the Tree for the Forest
On the Lumumba Trial and the Limits of Criminal Justice in Addressing Colonial Violence In 2024, Samy Manga…
More than six decades after Patrice Lumumba’s assassination, an ex-Belgian diplomat will stand trial in his death
Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s first prime minister, was widely beloved in his nation for his…