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... 1,472 of the rebels. A further 2,029 surrendered or were captured and sent back to Rwanda by the UN mission in the Congo (MONUC), he added. Ekenge said the UN mission, which gave logistical support to the Congolese army last year, would be fighting ... Comment?
Great condo with an utterly incredible view
... marketing specialist; her husband, Gilles Briere, a United Nations diplomat working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and their daughter who is currently studying in Taiwan Size: A 2,315-square-foot luxury condominium with three bedrooms, two ... Comment?
Much of it was due to France offloading its colonies as fast as possible, but a couple of British colonies also achieved independence, as well as the Belgian Congo. Comment?
UNICEF Speaks Out Against Child Deaths
... ble children in Nigeria is higher than countries facing war, such as Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Comment?
... and Education ministers on the e c onomic downturn and education. 15/07/2009 Namibia to build technical Institute in Congo Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) - The Namibian government plans to build a technical and vocational Institute in Loudima, Northern ... Comment?
Congo-Brazzaville: UN Rushes Food to Thousands Displaced by Ethnic Fighting
The United Nations is rushing food to thousands of displaced Congolese in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo , where tribal clashes have driven 130,000 people from their homes. Comment?
Nigeria: Unicef Speaks Out Against Child Deaths in Northern Nigerian Clashes
... ble children in Nigeria is higher than countries facing war, such as Sudan, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Comment?
UN mission in DR Congo downgraded
A controversial UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has ended, replaced by a revised five-month mandate. Comment?
31-Dec-09 - 37 Priests, Religious, Seminarians, Missionaries Killed in 2009
... pastoral workers slain during 2009. Six were killed in Brazil, six in Colombia, four in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and three in Mexico. 'Our list does not only include the names of missionaries ad gentes [to the nations] in the strict ... Comment?
Sri Lanka's civilian massacre censored in RSF's 2009 report
... in Malaysia, a score of reformist newspapers in Iran, Radio France Internationale in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the BBC World Service in Rwanda." On journalists participation in election coverage, the report noted, "[s]tate media are ... Comment?
37 priests, religious, seminarians, missionaries killed in 2009
... pastoral workers slain during 2009. Six were killed in Brazil, six in Colombia, four in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and three in Mexico. a oeOur list does not only include the names of missionaries ad gentes [to the nations] in the strict ... Comment?
... for two years with two years of options. Mwanga was born and raised in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo. His father was killed and his mother moved to Oregon, where he was reunited with her in 2006. He spent two seasons at OSU after ... Comment?
Pac-10 star Mwanga signs Generation Adidas contract
... for two years with two years of options. Mwanga was born and raised in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo. His father was killed and his mother moved to Oregon, where he was reunited with her in 2006. He spent two seasons at OSU after ... Comment?
DR Congo: UN condemns death threats to its staff, human rights groups
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MONUC backs DRC campaign to disarm national and foreign armed groups The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today voiced its deep concerned over recent death threats against its human rights staff and local human rights organizations in Kalemie, in the African nation"s far east, urging the Government to take ... Comment?
Sub-Saharan Africa: An outside bet for next emerging economy
... resource booms. China's interest in sucking oil from Angola and scooping copper out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is little different from that of antecedent European mining and oil companies. This time, however, the relationship between ... Comment?
Rights Groups Want Congo Back on UN Watch List
Fifty human rights groups from around the world are calling on the U.N. Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights to reinstate the mandate for a human rights monitor in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Comment?
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Condemns Death Threats to Its Staff, Human Rights Groups
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today voiced its deep concerned over recent death threats against its human rights staff and local human rights organizations in Kalemie, in the African nation's far east, urging the Government to take all necessary measures to ensure their safety. Comment?
... national carrier Royal Air Maroc over cases of delay ed baggage following complaints by passengers. 22/12/2009 Congo concessions airports management to German firm The management of the airports of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Ollombo, all in the ... Comment?
After difficult childhood in Africa, running star appreciates opportunity in U.S.
... he has. 'He's seen the other side of it.' The other side of it -- living 12 years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and three in Uganda -- is a world few could understand or comprehend. Final exams and the rigors of running at the NCAA ... Comment?
... courtesy of Nsana Promotions. In a telephone interview with The Standard from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, the Kora award nominee says he will be accompanied by 14 band members, including lead singers Makinu, Kombo Chikito and ... Comment?