Tag Archives: Republic of Congo

African nations need

April 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

If you haven’t noticed, Africa — once the playground of colonial powers — is at the center of another geopolitical tug of war. With its abundance of natural resources, African nations are being courted by the world’s superpowers. This struggle … read more »

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Wickham: Africa needs to pave its own road

April 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Despite U.S. and China pressure, continent must decide what is in its best interests. If you haven’t noticed, Africa — once the playground of colonial powers — is at the center of another geopolitical tug of war. With its abundance … read more »

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The Prime Minister of the DRCongo, Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon, welcomes the outcome of his visit to New York and Washington from 3 to 9 February

February 15, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

KINSHASA, Dem. Rep. of Congo (DRC) – Augustin Matata Ponyo Mapon, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, states: “National economic performance, the orthodox management of public finances and the concerted efforts of the authorities in combating corruption were … read more »

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CAR President Fires Defense Minister, Army Chief

January 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Central African Republic President Francois Bozize has fired his son as defense minister and fired the army chief of staff, after a string of victories by rebel forces. The firings were announced in a decree read over state radio Wednesday. … read more »

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First African-designed smartphone and tablet hit market

December 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Verone Mankou with the Elikia When 26-year-old Congolese entrepreneur Verone Mankou followed up the introduction of the first African-designed tablet with the announcement of the first African-designed smartphone, some within the local tech community looked on skeptically. This was Africa … read more »

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Somalia bottoms out in transparency survey

December 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(AP) — Somalia has bottomed out in an annual ranking of the perceived corruption of nations, joining Afghanistan and North Korea. Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index, released Wednesday, shows Somalia ranked at 174 out of the 174 nations surveyed. … read more »

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UN assists over 25,000 refugees back to DR Congo

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

More than 25,000 Congolese refugees have returned to their homes in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under a voluntary repatriation programme that was launched in May by the United Nations refugee agency. “The 25,000 mark was passed … read more »

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Mining in the Republic of Congo: waiting for profits

September 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Madeline R. Young The Republic of Congo’s mining industry is developing swiftly following 50 years of uncertainty. During a recent interview, Jean Omer Mpeho, the Press Attaché of the Republic of Congo Consulate to the UK, explained that after … read more »

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South African Airways Adds Abidjan and Brazzaville to its Africa Route Network

June 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South African Airways (SAA) is set to add, in the coming two months, two new destinations to its ever-increasing Africa-region route network. The two new destinations, Abidjan and Brazzaville, will bring the total number of destinations that SAA serves throughout … read more »

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Repatriation starts for DRC refugees

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kinshasa – The UN has started repatriating about 81 000 refugees to the Democratic Republic of Congo from neighbouring Congo-Brazzaville, the world body announced on Thursday. The repatriation process “began on 05 May with a first test convoy of 79 … read more »

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Africa: Expression of Condolences to Those Affected by Sunday’s Explosions in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

March 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Press Statement Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC March 5, 2012 I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and damage caused by Sunday’s explosions at a … read more »

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Cholera spreading in DRC

February 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – A cholera epidemic has spread to nine out of 11 provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Nations said on Tuesday. The UN said the spread was “worrisome” as the epidemic had so far killed … read more »

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Congo bans 69 Chinese fishing boats

December 30, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has banned 69 Chinese fishing boats from its waters for illicit activities, Fisheries Minister Dieudonne Kiessiekiaoua said Friday. “These boats are suspended until further notice from industrial fishing in Congolese territorial waters, because of … read more »

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Congo, Guinea leaders agree to revive ties

June 29, 2011 by benim

The leaders of Congo and Guinea agreed Wednesday to boost the current “low level” of bilateral exchange, in a statement marking a visit by President Alpha Conde to Brazzaville. “The two heads of state mentioned the low level of exchange … read more »

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Congo bans plastic bags

June 2, 2011 by benim

Brazzaville – The Republic of Congo has banned the production, import, sale and use of plastic bags in a move to fight environmental pollution in the Central African nation, government spokesperson Bienvenu Okiemy said on Thursday. Okiemy said the government … read more »

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Cargo plane crashes into Congo city, casualties unclear

March 21, 2011 by benim

A cargo plane crashed Monday into a residential area of Pointe-Noire, the Republic of Congo’s economic capital, officials and witnesses told AFP, but the number of casualties was unclear. Residents saw ambulances heading to the scene of the accident but … read more »

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Central African Republic starts presidential, legislative elections

January 23, 2011 by benim

The Central African Republic started the presidential and legislative elections on Sunday. The polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time amid tightened security with the deployment of soldiers and police in the capital Bangui, where concentrate 1 million people … read more »

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Who shall delivers DR Congo women from rapist attacks?

January 13, 2011 by benim

The number of women raped in eastern Congo in 2009 numbered 15,000. The UN condemned security forces for failing to prevent mass rapes. Photograph: Marc Hoffer/AFP/Getty Images More than 30 women were raped in a coordinated attack in the Democratic … read more »

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Congo soldiers held over alleged rapes, looting: UN

January 13, 2011 by benim

A group of government soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been detained over allegations of sexual violence earlier this month, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Human rights officers from the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known … read more »

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Africa Countries

October 15, 2010 by benim

Africa Countries – Encyclopedia Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo-Brazzaville Congo-Kinshasa Cote d’Ivoire Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi … read more »

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