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· January, 2006

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...

Written by Sokari Ekine
25 January 2006

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...

Written by Zimpundit
23 January 2006

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...

Written by Sokari Ekine
20 January 2006

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...

Written by Sokari Ekine
18 January 2006

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

Written by Sokari Ekine
12 January 2006

007 in Africa writes about the problems of having drugs delivered to the DRC….no addresses to speak of, almost impossible to get photos taken, too few staff and a scanner?...

Written by Sokari Ekine
10 January 2006

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.

Written by Sokari Ekine
9 January 2006

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:...

Written by Sokari Ekine
5 January 2006

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...

Written by Sokari Ekine
4 January 2006

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