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African Entrepreneurs Consider China As The New Land Of Opportunities

Kunle Atiba — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:25:08 +0000

China has been considered as the new land of opportunities for many African entrepreneurs today. One of the African entrepreneurs doing business in China is Annie Ngimbi from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With demand for Chinese products growing, Ngimbi is on a shopping spree in China’s third largest city, Guangzhou. She has three weeks to [...]

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South Africa sacks UN Congo Peacekeepers over Curfew Breach

AMA — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 11:29:55 +0000

South Africa’s military said it dismissed 47 peacekeepers serving in the United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo for violating curfew. South African National Defence Force spokesman Brigadier General Xolani Mabanga said the soldiers were fired for breaking a “curfew in the eastern Congo where they were based” in September. The soldiers’ actions [...]

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DR Congo > President Kabila-led Government expelled non-supporting Politicians from Ruling Coalition

AMA — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:12:58 +0000

According to government officials, seven senior political figures have been expelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition for signing a letter urging President Joseph Kabila not to cling to power after his term expires next year. The planning minister was also sacked from his post later on Wednesday on an order from the [...]

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#Africa > DR Congo Politicians expelled from Government

AMA — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:35:33 +0000

Seven senior political figures have been expelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition for signing a letter urging President Joseph Kabila not to cling to power after his term expires next year, government officials have said. The planning minister was also sacked from his post later on Wednesday on an order from the [...]

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#Africa > Clashes erupt at Rally against DR Congo President Kabila

AMA — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:05:45 +0000

Violent clashes have broke out in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after an opposition rally was attacked by unidentified youths hurling stones, sparking a lynching attempt and a police crackdown. Up to 3,000 people had gathered in a southern area of the DR Congo capital to oppose any bid by [...]

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#Africa > Scars of Rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo

AMA — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:36:03 +0000

Bukavu, DR Congo – Inside a small wooden house overlooking the massive Virunga National Park, Bakazi Ndazimo, 70, relives the worst day of her life – the day she stopped feeling human; the day she was beaten and raped. “The only reason I am able to talk about this is because of my age, and [...]

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US ready to fund demobilisation of Democratic Republic of Congo rebels

Adewale A. — Sat, 03 May 2014 21:20:51 +0000

The United States is ready to help fund the demobilisation of Democratic Republic of Congo's rebels, a senior US official said on Saturday as Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in the country on the latest leg of an Africa tour. "I can say categorically…

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At least 100 died in Democratic Republic of Congo train crash

Adewale A. — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:47:37 +0000

Between 100 and 200 victims of an April 22 train crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo were buried in mass graves after the disaster, the Congolese Red Cross said Monday, casting doubt on the official death toll of 74. Many people were trapped for…

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10 Interesting Facts about Iran You Probably Didn’t Know

Ade Adewale — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:27:03 +0000

1. For over 2,500 years Iranians have been known for their beautiful and masterfully woven rugs. However, when Iranian weavers are working on a rug, it is not uncommon for them to intentionally make a single mistake. The idea behind the mistake is to demonstrate their belief that “only God is perfect.” Interestingly, woven [...]

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Trial opens of Norwegian national accused of killing cellmate in DRC

Ade Adewale — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:56:03 +0000

A Norwegian national accused of killing his cellmate in a prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, went on trial on Friday in Kinshasa, his lawyer said. Joshua French, who also holds British citizenship, is accused of murdering his friend and fellow…

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Pastor behind DR Congo attacks ‘on the run’

Adewale A. — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 14:21:17 +0000

A pastor whose supporters have claimed a wave of attacks across DR Congo is "on the run" and outside the country, government spokesman Lambert Mende said Tuesday, adding that the death toll from the violence had risen to over 100. Pastor Joseph Mukungubila…

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UN force fires on Ugandan rebels in DR Congo after deadly attack

Adewale A. — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:46:24 +0000

A special UN force in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo used helicopters Wednesday to fire on Ugandan rebels and help government troops retake the town of Kamango after an attack that killed civilians. "South African helicopters in the UN intervention…

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Congolese president says fight against rebels not over

Adewale A. — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 20:00:46 +0000

The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila said Sunday the fight against insurgents in the country's conflict-torn east was not over despite the recent defeat of the M23 rebels. Delivering the keynote speech of a 1,200-kilometre (750…

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DR Congo militia accused of mass rape ready to surrender: UN

Adewale A. — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 17:48:36 +0000

A militia accused of mass rape and murder in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is ready to lay down its weapons, the head of the UN mission said Friday, urging the army to restore order in the vicinity. A self-defence militia led by "General" Sheka…

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