Search: African Great Lakes Region (2 materials)

Goma, the City on the Volcano

... reached its peak capturing Goma; The Second Congo War (1998–2003), or even further back to the colonial era, when the ethnic dynamics that now fuel the conflict first took shape to complicate the current events. Situation Analysis “Conflict in the African Great Lakes Region and Russia's Position” At this point, one might ask: who are the Banyamulenge and why are they closely linked to Rwanda? The answer lies in the history of the Lake Kivu region, home to multiple ethnic groups. Many of these ...

01.02.2025

Situation Analysis “Conflict in the African Great Lakes Region and Russia's Position”

On April 2, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Center for African Studies of the Institute for International Studies, MGIMO University held a situation analysis themed “Conflict in the African Great Lakes Region and Russia’s Position.” On April 2, 2024, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Center for African Studies of the Institute for International Studies, MGIMO University held a situation analysis themed ...

04.04.2024

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