Uncovering the roots of Congo’s justice crisis: why impunity festers despite global campaigns

The Democratic Republic of Congo stands at a crossroads, where decades of conflict have left millions demanding accountability—but justice remains elusive. Behind the headlines of international campaigns lies a deeper struggle: systemic weaknesses, political hesitancy, and the invisible toll on survivors whose voices are often drowned out by the noise of war.

The human cost behind the numbers

At the heart of the campaign

By Claire Mvondo — Journalist