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‘Chilling crackdown’ on opponents of President Kabila in DR Congo
Human rights group Amnesty International says the authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have overseen a systematic crackdown on opponents of President Joseph Kabila’s attempt to stay in power beyond the constitutionally mandated second term. In a … Read More
Congo FM says newly-adopted constitution will boost governance
The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Congo, Jean-Claude Gakosso, on Saturday in New York lauded the new constitution adopted by Congolese people in October last year, saying the document will improve and enhance political, economic and social governance … Read More
UN envoy calls for accountability in remembering Walikale mass rape in DRC
Ahead of the six-year remembrance of a mass rape of more than 300 civilian residents of the Walikale region of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by armed groups, the UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura has … Read More
Study says Bayaka “Pygmy” fathers are the best at handling children
A Research, conducted by non-governmental organization, Survival International (SI), has suggested that ‘Pygmy’ fathers form exceptionally close bonds with their children. The organization is celebrating the extraordinarily close parenting of rainforest tribes in central Africa, including some “Pygmy” tribes where … Read More
Congo: Congolese President’s 3rd term scheming worries US
Washington, DC, US (PANA) – The US has expressed concern at the plan by Congolese President Denis Sassou N’Guesso to amend his country’s constitution to allow him to run for a third term. Ahead of next year’s presidential elections, the … Read More
Congo: Congo’s trade with China increases sharply
Brazzaville, Congo (PANA) – China’s Ambassador in Congo Guan Jian has said the volume of trade between his country and Congo reached US$5.870 billion between January and November 2013, compared to US$290 million in 2002. The Ambassador disclosed the figures … Read More