Stories about D.R. of Congo from January, 2006
Africa: Masks
007 in Africa introduces us to Bruce the mask seller…”He used to work for the Art Museum that shut down during civil strifes, roaming the country far and wide to...
Zimbabwe–Great Lakes Blog Roundup
Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe, the last of Africa's “big men” turns 82 late next month. Members of the ruling ZANU-PF have begun murmuring about ambitous plans for an extravagant birthday bash...
DRC: Patrice Lumumba
The Trials & Tribulations of a Freshly-Arrived Denizen reminds us that we should not forget Patrice Lumumba...”Today, I say SHAME to Belgium for having killed this man, and SHAME to...
DRC: thousands flee armed clashes
Coalition for Darfur reports that thousands are fleeing as DRC troops clash with militia armies in the east.
DRC: Belgium
Black Star Journal comments on objections to the trial of former Chadian dictator, Hissène Habré, taking place in Belgium stating “But if one is going to get outraged at Belgian...
DRC: Constitution accepted
Congo Watch reports that the people of the DRC have voted in favour of the new constitution which will lead to elections in March
DRC: fighting stigma of rape
Passion of the Present points to an article on women in the DRC who are fighting the stigma of rape.
Covering DRC & Darfur
My Hearts in Accra comments on the lack of coverage of the DRC and Darfur and provides a few links on both.
DRC: referendum untruths
15 fun tidbits on the Congolese referendum.… 007 in Africa lists 15 “wholly untrue tid bits from various new sources”….1) Most people have not had enough information on the ConstitutionSource:...
Congo: International aid
Breaking Hearts in the Heart of Darkness by aid worker in the Congo adds her commentary to the article by Paul THEROUX on ” international aid to the third world“……My...
