Introduction thématique

Africa has been hard hit by the international crisis. Initially exogenous and above all financial, it has exacerbated various internal crises already present in the region. Like the DRC, which is a test case in many respects, Africa could experience severe setbacks that could cancel out the progress made over the past years. What is needed are short-term responses with support from international institutions. But deep reform is also required. This could be an opportunity for States to implement radical structural reforms and strengthen their governance.