Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

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28 Jan 2019

[President of DR Congo] Tshisekedi's swearing-in is often sold as selling out democracy in favor of stability. But it’s pragmatic and based on developments on the ground. VICE

Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

1 Feb 2018

The [DR Congo] regime wants to hold on to power, but does not have the legitimacy or the strength to push this through. IRIN

Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

7 Dec 2017

We have a date [for DR Congo's presidential election], and it is technically feasible to organise [them] for the end of next year. Whether it is politically realistic is ... Financial Mail

Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

16 Jun 2017

[A statement by former African leaders could bridge] the gap between sitting African leaders, who are putting little pressure on Kabila, and the west, who are imposing sa... Financial Times

Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

31 Mar 2017

We should not see [MONUSCO] as the force that can go in and stabilise the Kasai [in DR Congo]. It can, at least, stop government and militia forces committing human right... Newsweek

Hans Hoebeke

Former Senior Analyst, DR Congo

28 Mar 2017

The ball is very much in [President] Kabila’s court now. The president [of DR Congo] has been more or less silent for the last three months so this would be a good time f... Financial Times