Eastern Congo’s Protracted Crisis: Understanding the Political Roots of Conflict

November 10, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. (GMT+03:00) / 8:00 a.m. (EST)

This webinar aims to examine the current political and security dynamics in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, analyze the role of regional and international actors, and explore opportunities for mediation and sustainable peacebuilding in the region.

Speakers

• Joshua Z. Walker, Director of Programs at Congo Research Group at the Center for International Cooperation – New York University​ York University
• Rigobert Minani Bihuzos, Director of Center for Studies on Social Action​
• Francis Diakanda, Regional Director for West Africa at Search for Common Ground
• Sultan Al-Khulaifi, Senior Researcher at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (Moderator)

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