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July has been a difficult month in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Protests, violence and killing has occured alongside electioneering.

Reactions to ex-warlord Lubanga's ICC trial over alleged use of child soldiers, though far from the "Heart of Darkness" itself, range from celebratory to apathetic.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's civil war is officially over but a new spate of conflict threatens the security of almost one hundred thousand people.

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

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.

V-Day, a global movement formed by Ensler to stop sexual violence against women and girls, enters its eleventh year this month, focusing heavily on the women of the DRC.

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.

The Congo's cultural societies establish the region.

The international community is increasing efforts to end impunity for systematic rape and sexual slavery during armed conflicts.

Cultural problems between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed millions, displaced millions more and continue to torment the region in 2007.

Many mines in the eastern DRC are controlled by rebels and the national army, which terrorize the local populations. The mined minerals are used in consumer electronics.

On June 22, 1994, French troops righted a wrong. They entered Rwanda from Zaire,* set up humanitarian zones and saved tens of thousands of Tutsis from ethnic cleansing.

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

Africa has it all as a vacation destination. Safaris, adventure, culture, shopping, eco-tours, beach holidays, history or just to get away to a different culture.

LRA rebels and government representatives have been busy during April attempting to revive efforts to negotiate a new truce and put an end the their 20 year conflict.

Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest

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.

The combined effects of poor governance, corruption and conflicts have turned Africa's vast natural resource endowment into a curse rather than a blessing.

It was the internal and external organization of the Afrikaner Broederbond that allowed for the substantial success of the secret society.

Gorilla trekkers in Volcanoes National Park can study the world's most important population of mountain gorillas feeding, grooming and playing in their natural habitat.

In 2007 Brent Stirton's heartwrenching photos of executed mountain gorillas captured the attention of the world. Find out how he evokes change through powerful images.

Enough Project's "RAISE Hope for Congo" campaign held a video contest with YouTube to raise public awareness about the link between violence in the Congo and electronics.

Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population.

LRA rebels and government officials have finally agreed on principles for handling accountability and reconciliation for offenses committed during Uganda's civil conflict

Studies in the Democratic Republic of Congo indicate that this female dominated society hunts cooperatively, with both sexes involved. But bonobo do not hunt chimpanzees.

Despite the best efforts of various United Nations (UN) agencies, landmines continue to kill almost 20,000 people each year.

Independent women filmmakers are making headlines and winning awards for making documentary films about issues that others are afraid to address.

CNBC Africa is a rolling 24 hour news channel that is dedicated to coverage of news and business on the continent. It began broadcasting on June 1.

In a decision welcomed by global observers the International Criminal Court confirmed this week that it will go ahead with its first trial in January, 2009.

Jacqulyn Buglisi will share her skill with young students at California State University Long Beach starting on Nov. 18.

Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection.

Uganda, now peaceful - with a low crime rate, has rebuilt itself into a great tourist destination especially for action adventure seekers and for primate enthusiasts.