Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) Please submit all media inquiries to media@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 In The News 6 Jun 2022 The perception is that the West and particularly France has devoted a large amount of resources to the [Sahel] region but the situation has become worse. Quartz Africa Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) 23 Apr 2021 The other important question is whether the new military command under Deby’s son can command sufficient popularity to mobilize the army and push [the rebels] back and de... World Politics Review Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) 21 Apr 2021 A damaging succession crisis is to be feared, while government forces and rebels have been fighting each other in the north and centre of the country. France 24 Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) 13 Jan 2021 It seems likely that [the rebels’] intention is to cause trouble and to push the United Nations to defend Bangui, therefore leaving provincial towns vulnerable. Associated Press Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) 1 Apr 2020 [Chadian president Déby] has a pretty fractious inner circle, and he knows that any local conflict could quickly escalate into a national one. Foreign Policy Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) 7 Dec 2017 There is evident concern of growing instability and a frustration [in DR Congo] at the political blockage that is fueling popular frustration and the spread of violence i... New Europe Richard Moncrieff Project Director, Great Lakes (Interim) Latest Updates Podcast / Africa 30 November 2022 The Boiling Regional Crisis in Eastern Congo Podcast / Africa 16 March 2022 France’s Troop Withdrawal from Mali Podcast / Africa 29 April 2021 What Déby’s Death Means for Chad and the Region Q&A / Africa 22 April 2021 Chad: What are the risks after Idriss Déby’s death? Also available in العربية, Français Q&A / Africa 13 February 2019 Rebel Incursion Exposes Chad’s Weaknesses Also available in Français Op-Ed / Africa 21 May 2018 AU Must Re-engage in Burundi to Push for Inclusivity as a Way out of Violence Also available in Français Interview / Africa 01 December 2017 DR Congo's Deadlocked Crises Op-Ed / Africa 14 November 2017 In the Central African Republic, Peace Requires More Than a Bigger U.N. Force Op-Ed / Africa 27 September 2017 Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis is Escalating. Here’s How It Could Be Resolved. Commentary / Africa 08 September 2017 In Backing Chad, the West Faces Moral Hazards Op-Ed / Africa 07 September 2017 The Burundian Army’s Dangerous Over-Reliance on Peacekeeping Commentary / Africa 02 June 2017 RD Congo : dangereuse guerre d’influence dans l’ex-Katanga Load more