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Behind The Presidential Curtains: A hungry president the truth behind Congo war

April 2, 2012 Global AuthorBehind the presidential Curtain, congo, Grenedes, Noble Marara, Paul Kagame, Rwanda, war

After the overthrow of Mobutu of Zaire and naming it Democratic Republic of Congo, Paul Kagame was convinced that his Government will have the biggest access of Congo’s wealth and the right to do whatever he wished without any hindrance. Kagame made Desire Kabila the new president of the DRC, convincing himself that he would use him to control and… Read More

DR Congo’s Lubanga found guilty by ICC

March 14, 2012 Global AuthorChild Soldiers, congo, Guilty verdict, ICC, Thomas Lubanga, UPC

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga guilty of recruiting and using child soldiers during the final years of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 1998-2003 war. Lubanga, 51, on Wednesday became the first suspect on whom the Netherlands-based international court has delivered a verdict since it was established a decade ago. The former leader of… Read More

Rwanda: Peaceful change is not dangerous

March 7, 2012March 30, 2021 Jennifer Fierbergcongo, john karuranga, Kagame, Peace, refugees, RPF, Rwanda, Rwanda peoples party

In an interview conducted with John V. Karuranga, President of the Rwanda Peoples Party, who lives in exile he expresses his current concerns for Rwanda and his vision of a peaceful and prosperous nation. JF: Did the interview you recently did with a local online news outlet in Rwanda reach the intended audience and what was the reaction? Yes, it… Read More

Explosions at Congo Weapons Depot Kill Scores

March 5, 2012 Global AuthorBrazzaville, congo, death toll, explosion, weapons

DAKAR, Senegal — A series of explosions at a weapons depot in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, killed scores of people on Sunday, according to Congolese Web sites and news agency dispatches. A man was treated at a hospital on Sunday after multiple explosions occurred at a munitions depot in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Witness described collapsed… Read More

Four Rwandan Generals Arrested on False Charges

January 20, 2012 Global Authorcongo, Fred Ibingira, Joseph Nzabamwita, President paul kagame, RDF, Richard Rutatina, RNC, Rwanda, Theogene Rudasingwa, Wilson Gumisiriza

FDU-INKINGI and RNC Statement on the suspension, arrest and detention of Senior Military Officers of Rwanda Defence Forces Press Release 20th January 2012 Three Rwandan generals and a colonel were suspended from duty and placed under house arrest on 17 January 2012. The defence spokesman, Colonel Joseph Nzabamwita, confirmed the suspensions, arrests and detentions of Lieutenant General Fred Ibingira… Read More

DRC Elections have left the region in peril

January 5, 2012 Global Authorcongo, DRC, elections, FDLR, Kabila, Kivus, militia, Shabunda

It has not even been a month since Joseph Kabila was “inaugurated” for another term as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However in the period of time since the event has occurred other situations have arisen that will be seen in such a way that the situation can truly be described as Status Quo Pro Ante. First… Read More

Just How Important is the Rule of Law in DRC Elections?

September 29, 2011 Global Authorcentral africa, congo, DR Congo, elections, government

In Roughly 60 Days one of the most crucial elections in Africa will take place in Central Africa. These Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo can be seen as leading into a point of Transition that has implications both within the Country and the Region as well. The Main Implication within the large country is not only how the… Read More

Rwanda: Congolese refugees receive half rations

September 13, 2011 Global Authorcongo, food crisis, Rwanda, world food program

Today, the World Food Program (WFP) began handing out half-rations to Congolese refugees in three camps in Rwanda. This decision comes as the result of a lack of funding. The three camps, alongside two transit centers, host an estimated 54,000 refugees from the conflict in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to WFP Rwanda Country Director Mr. Abdoulaye... Read More

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