Africa Aware
Africa Aware is a new podcast series from the Africa Programme at Chatham House. Each month Yusuf Hassan brings together the best international experts to provide original analysis on issues pertinent to African states’ national, regional and international politics. Our guests tackle the big questions and propose solutions centred around African agency.
Aug 30, 2023
As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) prepares for its upcoming elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its democratic trajectory. Against a backdrop of historical challenges and persistent political complexities, the forthcoming elections are of paramount importance to the future of the country and its democratic aspirations.
On this episode of Africa Aware, Martin Fayulu, opposition leader and former DRC presidential candidate, outlines the current obstacles to free and fair elections in the country, the impact of the security crisis facing eastern parts of the nation, and his vision for the role the DRC can play continentally.