Articles related to "Congo"
Disorder in Kinshasa Sparks Fears
As Congolese citizens await results of the October 29 run-off election, insecurity remains an issue in Kinshasa as the president blames his rival for the recent chaos.
congo • democratic republic of congo • drc • monuc • president joseph kabila
As Congolese citizens await results of the October 29 run-off election, insecurity remains an issue in Kinshasa as the president blames his rival for the recent chaos.
congo • democratic republic of congo • drc • monuc • president joseph kabila
Blood River by Tim Butcher
Short-listed for the 2008 British Book Awards, this account of a near-impossible journey down the Congo River makes gripping and disturbing reading.
blood river • tim butcher • henry stanley • british book awards • david livingstone
Short-listed for the 2008 British Book Awards, this account of a near-impossible journey down the Congo River makes gripping and disturbing reading.
blood river • tim butcher • henry stanley • british book awards • david livingstone
Run-off Elections in DRC
Joseph Kabila is expected to become the first democratically-elected president in forty years but he will inherit the mammoth task of rebuilding a war-torn nation
drc • democratic republic of congo • joseph kabila • jean-pierre bemba • kinshasa
Joseph Kabila is expected to become the first democratically-elected president in forty years but he will inherit the mammoth task of rebuilding a war-torn nation
drc • democratic republic of congo • joseph kabila • jean-pierre bemba • kinshasa
An Obsession with Lumumba
Film-maker Raoul Peck has created two films about Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese Prime Minister assassinated on January 18, 1961. In this article, I explore not only the history of Lumumba but also why, as artists and historians, we find ourselves obsessing over certain historical figures and events.
patrice lumumba • raoul peck • film • african film • lumumba
Film-maker Raoul Peck has created two films about Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese Prime Minister assassinated on January 18, 1961. In this article, I explore not only the history of Lumumba but also why, as artists and historians, we find ourselves obsessing over certain historical figures and events.
patrice lumumba • raoul peck • film • african film • lumumba
Gorillas will be Missed
gorilla, endangered species, wildlife, Africa, Congo, Uganda, Rwanda
gorilla • endangered species • wildlife • africa • congo
gorilla, endangered species, wildlife, Africa, Congo, Uganda, Rwanda
gorilla • endangered species • wildlife • africa • congo
The Price They Paid: The Poisonwood Bible
"The Poisonwood Bible," is an up and coming classic whose African story of Baptism, politics and family in the Congo is expertly wound around the human experience.
kingsolver • congo • africa • bible • baptist
"The Poisonwood Bible," is an up and coming classic whose African story of Baptism, politics and family in the Congo is expertly wound around the human experience.
kingsolver • congo • africa • bible • baptist
Gorillas - Central Africa
Finding gorillas in the dense jungles of Central Africa.
gorillas • primates • central africa • gorilla • silverback
Finding gorillas in the dense jungles of Central Africa.
gorillas • primates • central africa • gorilla • silverback
The Secret of Rubber
We hardly ever think about it, but rubber makes our world a better place.
charles goodyear • vulcanization • rubber • tires • transportation history
We hardly ever think about it, but rubber makes our world a better place.
charles goodyear • vulcanization • rubber • tires • transportation history
Blood Diamond Countries
Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond lets us experience the appalling horrors perpetrated by monstrous thugs who rule the lethal blood diamond trade.
blood diamond • exports blood diamonds • imports blood diamonds • leonardo dicaprio blood diamond • trade in blood diamonds
Leonardo DiCaprio's movie Blood Diamond lets us experience the appalling horrors perpetrated by monstrous thugs who rule the lethal blood diamond trade.
blood diamond • exports blood diamonds • imports blood diamonds • leonardo dicaprio blood diamond • trade in blood diamonds
International Courts Part III of III: Int'l Court of Justice
The establishment of The International Court of Justice is intended to perform trials in the events of international law disputes between states and to provide advisory opinions on legal issues referred by international organs and agencies within the United Nations.
international law • dispute • legal • state • statute
The establishment of The International Court of Justice is intended to perform trials in the events of international law disputes between states and to provide advisory opinions on legal issues referred by international organs and agencies within the United Nations.
international law • dispute • legal • state • statute
Child Warriors
Child warfare is a problem throughout the world's trouble spots, but it is particularly problematic in the Middle East. It starts real young in the Middle East. It shouldn't have to be like this.
child • warfare • soldier • killing • congo
Child warfare is a problem throughout the world's trouble spots, but it is particularly problematic in the Middle East. It starts real young in the Middle East. It shouldn't have to be like this.
child • warfare • soldier • killing • congo
The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference, it has been argued, set the stage for 20th century African history.
the berlin conference • colonialism • imperialism • "direct rule • " "indirect rule
The Berlin Conference, it has been argued, set the stage for 20th century African history.
the berlin conference • colonialism • imperialism • "direct rule • " "indirect rule
The Kings of Belgium (Part 1)
The lives of the first two monarchs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I and Leopold II.
belgian • kingdom • king leopold • saxe-coburg • princess charlotte
The lives of the first two monarchs of the Kingdom of Belgium, Leopold I and Leopold II.
belgian • kingdom • king leopold • saxe-coburg • princess charlotte
When To Act
When is it acceptable to act to save the lives of innocent civilians who are suffering needlessly at the hands of tyranical regimes? Who should be responsible for toppling those regimes and allowing democracy to take hold?
democracy • tyranny • liberty • freedom • iran
When is it acceptable to act to save the lives of innocent civilians who are suffering needlessly at the hands of tyranical regimes? Who should be responsible for toppling those regimes and allowing democracy to take hold?
democracy • tyranny • liberty • freedom • iran
Cookies from the Kitchen
Everyone loves cookies, and you certainly don't have to be Cookie Monster to enjoy these cookies: crisp Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cookies and a decadent Congo Bar cookie.
homemade cookies • drop cookie recipes • chocolate-chip oatmeal cookies • congo bars • baking cookies
Everyone loves cookies, and you certainly don't have to be Cookie Monster to enjoy these cookies: crisp Chocolate-Chip Oatmeal Cookies and a decadent Congo Bar cookie.
homemade cookies • drop cookie recipes • chocolate-chip oatmeal cookies • congo bars • baking cookies
DRC Prepares for Historic Election
July has been a difficult month in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Protests, violence and killing has occured alongside electioneering.
drc • democratic republic of congo • elections • patrice lumumba • baquwa mwamba
July has been a difficult month in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Protests, violence and killing has occured alongside electioneering.
drc • democratic republic of congo • elections • patrice lumumba • baquwa mwamba
Meeting Native Children
Aboriginal guest writer Tyson Yunkaporta has some hints for western travellers whose children come into contact with Indigenous youngsters for the first time.
indigenous • travel • kids • children • culture
Aboriginal guest writer Tyson Yunkaporta has some hints for western travellers whose children come into contact with Indigenous youngsters for the first time.
indigenous • travel • kids • children • culture
Sir Roger Casement
From lurid diary entries that may have been forged to a court's ruling on the meaning of a comma, nothing about Roger Casement's prosecution for treason was mundane.
sir roger casement • roger casement • irish volunteers • great war • treason
From lurid diary entries that may have been forged to a court's ruling on the meaning of a comma, nothing about Roger Casement's prosecution for treason was mundane.
sir roger casement • roger casement • irish volunteers • great war • treason
The Battle of Vinya-Njara
Best known for his expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone, Stanley tore a bloody path across Africa and nearly lost his life at the remote village of Vinya-Njara.
henry morton stanley • stanley's african expeditions • dr. david livingstone • battle of vinya-njara • tippu tib
Best known for his expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone, Stanley tore a bloody path across Africa and nearly lost his life at the remote village of Vinya-Njara.
henry morton stanley • stanley's african expeditions • dr. david livingstone • battle of vinya-njara • tippu tib
Violence in Kinshasa Kills 120
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
World's Poorest Countries
Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?
world's poorest nations • world's poorest countries • nations with lowest gnp • countries with lowest gnp • poor african countries
Burundi and Sierra Leone are plagued by poverty, violence and suffering. According the United Nations, which African nation is the world's deadliest country to live in?
world's poorest nations • world's poorest countries • nations with lowest gnp • countries with lowest gnp • poor african countries
A Preview Of Africa
A brief introduction to some of the highlights of Africa. From the Great Pyramids of the North, to the endless plains of the East, this article gives a brief summary of what is on offer in the Dark Continent.
africa • northern • southern • western • eastern
A brief introduction to some of the highlights of Africa. From the Great Pyramids of the North, to the endless plains of the East, this article gives a brief summary of what is on offer in the Dark Continent.
africa • northern • southern • western • eastern
Introducing Africa to High School and College Students
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
Books and films appropriate for introducing high school and college students to the continent of Africa.
things fall apart • chinua achebe • the joys of motherhood • buchi emecheta • novels
Preventing Genocide
Genocide has been repeated throughout history, but it was only in the 20th Century that people became horrified at the results - particularly because of the mechanism by which an entire people could be eliminated from the planet with cold efficiency. Sadly, few want to take the steps to prevent genocide even as it occurs around the world today.
auschwitz • birkenau • treblinka • uprising • genocide
Genocide has been repeated throughout history, but it was only in the 20th Century that people became horrified at the results - particularly because of the mechanism by which an entire people could be eliminated from the planet with cold efficiency. Sadly, few want to take the steps to prevent genocide even as it occurs around the world today.
auschwitz • birkenau • treblinka • uprising • genocide
East Africa
This article completes the series on the philatelic evolution of African nations, with the countries that comprise East Africa.
This article completes the series on the philatelic evolution of African nations, with the countries that comprise East Africa.
Juba Peace Talks Continue
For more than one month, leaders from the Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army have been talking peace in Juba, Sudan but isolated violence continues
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • south sudan
For more than one month, leaders from the Ugandan government and the Lord's Resistance Army have been talking peace in Juba, Sudan but isolated violence continues
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • juba • south sudan
Deep Sleep
A life threatening disease runs rampid in parts of Africa and over 300,000 are in risk of getting it.
sleeping sickness • african sleeping sickness • african trypanosomiasis • tsetse fly • tsetse
A life threatening disease runs rampid in parts of Africa and over 300,000 are in risk of getting it.
sleeping sickness • african sleeping sickness • african trypanosomiasis • tsetse fly • tsetse
News at the Smithsonian
A new exhibit is scheduled to open at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in November, 2003.
smithsonian • taxidermists • natural history • exhibit • wildlife
A new exhibit is scheduled to open at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in November, 2003.
smithsonian • taxidermists • natural history • exhibit • wildlife
Trio's Trek: A short review
Three ladies hitch-hike from London to the source of the Nile in the early 50's. They told their story in this most interesting book.
nile africa trio trek
Three ladies hitch-hike from London to the source of the Nile in the early 50's. They told their story in this most interesting book.
nile africa trio trek
2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada
The FIFA Mens Under-20 World Cup Soccer or Football Tournament is the second most important soccer event in the world -- coming to Canada this summer!
world cup soccer • world cup soccer tickets • fifa world cup • fifa under 20 world cup • fifa world cup soccer
The FIFA Mens Under-20 World Cup Soccer or Football Tournament is the second most important soccer event in the world -- coming to Canada this summer!
world cup soccer • world cup soccer tickets • fifa world cup • fifa under 20 world cup • fifa world cup soccer
Learning & Studying French Abroad
Whether at university or on a four week crash course, moving to France or elsewhere to pick up conversational and business French language skills is an effective move.
studying french abroad • language school • studying paris • crash course • intensive lessons
Whether at university or on a four week crash course, moving to France or elsewhere to pick up conversational and business French language skills is an effective move.
studying french abroad • language school • studying paris • crash course • intensive lessons
Hot chile Fireworks in the July Garden
Hot Pepper and Chile updates for your garden. Tips, info and questions answered for the chile enthusiast.
chili peppers • chilli • hot chili • peppers • gardening
Hot Pepper and Chile updates for your garden. Tips, info and questions answered for the chile enthusiast.
chili peppers • chilli • hot chili • peppers • gardening
Jazz Fest
A list of artists and dates for the 2000 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
new orleans • jazz • heritage • festival • jazzfest
A list of artists and dates for the 2000 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
new orleans • jazz • heritage • festival • jazzfest
Reflections on Christianity
My reactions to the book The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver as it pertains to Christianity.
the poisonwood bible • christianity • baptism
My reactions to the book The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver as it pertains to Christianity.
the poisonwood bible • christianity • baptism
Amakula, Uganda's Film Festival
Amakula means 'precious gift' in Luganda, the main language of central Uganda. A title which reflects the festival's overall vision, to:
amakula • film festival • fest • uganda • cinema
Amakula means 'precious gift' in Luganda, the main language of central Uganda. A title which reflects the festival's overall vision, to:
amakula • film festival • fest • uganda • cinema
Collecting Stamps With Elvis And The Beatles
In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.
stamps • elvis presley • the beatles • the fab four • united states postal service
In addition to being the two most important artists in music history, Elvis Presley and the Beatles are also the most popular subjects on postage stamps.
stamps • elvis presley • the beatles • the fab four • united states postal service
Gorilla Protection Treaty
Gorilla range states work on treaty to protect remaining endangered lowland and mountain gorillas. War and human poverty important factors addressed by N'gagi Agreement.
endangered gorilla species • great ape habitat protection • lowland and mountain gorillas • human-animal conflict • human poverty and war
Gorilla range states work on treaty to protect remaining endangered lowland and mountain gorillas. War and human poverty important factors addressed by N'gagi Agreement.
endangered gorilla species • great ape habitat protection • lowland and mountain gorillas • human-animal conflict • human poverty and war
Heart of Darkness - Review
Required reading offers insight into British Empire building and the development of psychology as a science through narrative perspective of human motivation.
heart of darkness • joseph conrad • college reading lists • literary classics • psychology
Required reading offers insight into British Empire building and the development of psychology as a science through narrative perspective of human motivation.
heart of darkness • joseph conrad • college reading lists • literary classics • psychology
Highest Taxed Countries
Nothing can stifle a country's global trade like high corporate taxes on profits. Here are the ten top countries where businesses face the heaviest tax burdens.
taxes • taxation • highest taxed countries • highest taxed nations • most heavily taxed countries
Nothing can stifle a country's global trade like high corporate taxes on profits. Here are the ten top countries where businesses face the heaviest tax burdens.
taxes • taxation • highest taxed countries • highest taxed nations • most heavily taxed countries
Joseph Conrad, Life and Works
Brief biography of British author Joseph Conrad, famous for Lord Jim, Nostromo, and short story 'Heart of Darkness.'
joseph conrad • joseph conrad biography • polish-born british author • conrad lord jim • conrad heart of darkness
Brief biography of British author Joseph Conrad, famous for Lord Jim, Nostromo, and short story 'Heart of Darkness.'
joseph conrad • joseph conrad biography • polish-born british author • conrad lord jim • conrad heart of darkness
Most Corrupt Trade Nations
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
International bribery is more rampant than most realize: India, China and Russia are the 3 most corrupt trade nations among 30 of the world's top exporting countries.
world's most corrupt nations • most corrupt nations • world's most corrupt countries • most corrupt countries • international bribery
The Great Apes - Part 1 - Bonobos
The Great Apes, unveiled and detailed for your reading pleasure.
great apes • bonobos
The Great Apes, unveiled and detailed for your reading pleasure.
great apes • bonobos
US Virgin Islands, America's Paradise
Visit the US Virgin Islands, see America's paradise and experience her charms--
us virgin islands • virgin islands • scuba diving • scuba • scuba
Visit the US Virgin Islands, see America's paradise and experience her charms--
us virgin islands • virgin islands • scuba diving • scuba • scuba
Death of Omar Bongo, the Message for Africa
The death of Gabonese President Omar Bongo offers cautionary lessons to African leaders that they will one day be judged by history if not by their own people.
death of omar bongo • corruption under bongo • legacy of omar bongo • bongo's wealth overseas • corruption scandals in gabon
The death of Gabonese President Omar Bongo offers cautionary lessons to African leaders that they will one day be judged by history if not by their own people.
death of omar bongo • corruption under bongo • legacy of omar bongo • bongo's wealth overseas • corruption scandals in gabon
Witch-Hunts: A Thing of the Past?
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
We might rarely think of witches, magic and sorcery outside of Halloween, but they are part of a harsh and brutal reality in other parts of the world.
witch-hunt • africa • south-african witches • male witches • witch burning
Kony and LRA Committed to Peace
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
The Lord's Resistance Army and the government of Uganda have reached an agreement that may finally bring an end to one of the world's most forgotten crises
uganda • lord's resistance army • lra • insurgency • truce
Corruption is everywhere
corruption
ioc • expulsion • olympic committee • olympic games • 2000 summer games
corruption
ioc • expulsion • olympic committee • olympic games • 2000 summer games
France : an introduction
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
france • french
Understanding another culture and language is always a daunting task. Understanding France and the French is likewise difficult to say the least.
france • french
Primate Books - Part 2
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
Part 2 of the listing of primate books in my personal library.
primate • monkey • ape • booklist • books
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