Congo-Brazzaville News

Completes Emergency Response to Clear Explosives...

The U.S. Department of State has successfully concluded clearance of unexploded munitions in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.

www.topix.net | 5/17/12 9:38 PM
Congo-Brazzaville: U.S. Military Shares Skills With Local Forces

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www.topix.net | 5/17/12 3:12 PM
Congo-Brazzaville: U.S. Military Shares Skills With Local Forces
[U.S. Africa Command] Pointe Noire - Congolese Navy members stood in formation and greeted the crew of High Speed Vessel Swift after arriving in Pointe Noire to conduct a theater security cooperation visit as part of Africa Partnership Station, May 15, 2012. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 2:20 PM
Wanted Congo general still using child soldiers: HRW

A renegade Congolese general wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes has begun to recruit child soldiers again to fight the government, according to a Human Rights Watch investigation released on Wednesday.

www.topix.net | 5/16/12 1:15 PM
Eurovision 2012 Ukrainian representative's rehearsal held in Baku

A rehearsal of Eurovision 2012 Ukrainian representative exotic singer Gaitana was held on the stage of Baku Crystal Hall in Baku.

www.topix.net | 5/16/12 11:11 AM
Nigeria: Nigeria's Marine Issues Dominate Abidjan Convention
[Daily Trust] Issues along Nigeria's marine and coastal belt are set to dominate the country's participation at a United Nations convention in Congo Brazzaville this November. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 4:25 AM
'President Paul Kagame is to Blame for the Humanitarian Crisis...

Open memo to the UN Secretary General, G8 Members, UN General Assembly, EU, AU, and all Representatives to the UN Security Council.

www.topix.net | 5/15/12 10:01 AM
Angola: Ruling Party Reiterates Support for President
[ANGOP] Brazzaville - Angolan ruling MPLA party's Committee in the Republic of Congo approved a motion of support for the president José Eduardo dos Santos as head of the party's list for the 2012 election. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 8:21 AM
FOOD: Power to the people!
JOHANNESBURG 15 May 2012 (IRIN) - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) launched its first Africa Human Development Report today, stressing food security as a means to a better quality of life for all. www.irinnews.org | 5/15/12 12:00 AM
ICC prosecutor seeks Congo militia chief's arrest

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor announced Monday that he is seeking the arrest of Sylvestre Mudacumura, commander of a brutal militia that has terrorized eastern Congo for years.

www.topix.net | 5/14/12 10:33 PM
In DRC, journalists detained without charge for two days

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo must immediately release two journalists who have been detained without charge since Wednesday over their story criticizing a government official, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

www.topix.net | 5/12/12 3:19 PM
Platinum sector rich in personalities

The platinum industry is dominated by a number of personalities, both in government and in companies, who have clashed publicly, rattled investors and are even reaching far into the solar system in their search for the precious metal.

www.topix.net | 5/12/12 11:04 AM
Congolese Refugees Start Voluntary Repatriation

GENEVA, May 12 -- Hundreds of Congolese refugees have started their journey back home in the Democratic Republic of Congo from the Republic of Congo , China's Xinhua news agency reported.

www.topix.net | 5/12/12 6:55 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Official Voices Concern Over Human Rights Situation in East

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www.topix.net | 5/12/12 2:50 AM
Clashes resume in Congo's east

Fighting resumed Friday in eastern Congo between the army and a group of ex-soldiers who left the military to form a new rebel group, an army spokesman said, ending three years of relative peace in this nation periodically upended by war.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 10:46 PM
UN official voices concern over human rights situation in eastern DR Congo

Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic greeting residents of Kamako in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 7:31 PM
New Lizard Species Discovered in Congolese Minefield

African Journal of Herpetology announces the discovery of a new species of Cordylus from the Marungu Plateau of southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo An international collaboration of scientists has announced the discovery of a new species of lizard from remote, war-torn mountains in Central Africa.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 3:31 PM
Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulations from President of Congo

The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory message from Denis Sassou Nguesso, president of the Republic of Congo on Monday.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 11:17 AM
Rdp's Open Letter to Diplomatic Corps
[New Era] Windhoek - His Excellency Rodrigues, allafrica.com | 5/11/12 10:44 AM
Congo's maternal mortality rate exacerbated by poverty and ignorance

Maternal health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is undermined by a lack of awareness and access to healthcare Kavita Masenga, the lead obstetric nurse at Kinshasa general hospital.

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 7:03 AM
Justice for the Congolese attainable in 2012

In recognition of Genocide Prevention month, the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic to the United Nations and United to End Genocide organised an event titled 'Justice in 2012' bringing justice seekers from Uganda, Sudan, and Congo to share experience as human rights activists in their respective countries, the role of the International ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/11/12 4:02 AM
Govt Gives Relief to Congo Brazzaville
[Daily Trust] About 14, 000 persons displaced by the recent ammunition depot explosions in Brazzaville have been given relief materials by the government of Nigeria. allafrica.com | 5/11/12 2:24 AM
IPC Chair Testifies on Proposed SEC Conflict Minerals Rule

IPC's chairman today urged the US Congress to change a proposed Securities and Exchange Commission rule on conflict minerals.

www.topix.net | 5/10/12 11:53 PM
East DRC still in chaos

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www.topix.net | 5/10/12 7:38 PM
Repatriation starts for DRC refugees

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www.topix.net | 5/10/12 2:19 PM
Policy,Advocacy and Communications Manager - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Posted: 10 May 2012 Deadline: 08 June 2012 Job type: Permanent Salary: TBD Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK 24,245-30,583 Oxfam will meet the tax and social liabilities of the post holder, in relation to Oxfam's employment The ongoing mass population displacement and violence against civilians in the east of ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/10/12 9:00 AM
Congo arms cache found on 'Terminator' Ntaganda's farm

A massive arms cache has been uncovered in eastern Democratic Republic Congo on the farm of renegade soldier Bosco Ntaganda, the army has told the BBC.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 9:25 PM
Congolese flee violence into neighboring Rwanda

GISENYI, Rwanda -- When gunfire broke out in her home area in eastern Congo, Annie Kabeja joined a wave of thousands fleeing the area and walked for two days with her two children toward neighboring Rwanda.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 3:15 PM
Congolese flee violence into neighboring Rwanda

A Congolese woman refugee sits with others at the Nkamira transit centre for refugees in western Rwanda Saturday, May 5, 2012.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 3:15 PM
Congolese flee violence into neighboring Rwanda

The Senate is nearing a showdown vote over a Democratic plan to prevent federal student loan interest rates from doubling for 7.4 million students.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 3:15 PM
Africa: Will Local Content Policies Help Avert the Oil Curse?

In recent years, major reserves of oil have been discovered at various locations across Africa.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 12:11 PM
First Quarter Report 2012

Panoro Energy ASA and its subsidiaries report EBITDA of USD 5.3 million for the first quarter 2012.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 10:01 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: Fears of Rights Abuses in War

Fears of serious human rights abuses in the latest wave of fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo , especially in areas that have previously witnessed sexual violence committed against civilians by members of armed groups have emerged.

www.topix.net | 5/9/12 5:51 AM
Mining firms face scrutiny over Congo deals

MPs are set to launch an investigation into the involvement of British-connected shell companies and London-listed mining groups in opaque deals to acquire prime mining assets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , one of the poorest countries on Earth.

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 11:47 PM
Congo-Brazzaville: Cross-River Repatriation Commences

Geneva - The UN refugee agency has launched a repatriation programme for tens of thousands of refugees who want to return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from neighbouring Republic of the Congo.

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 11:47 PM
Congo-Brazzaville: Cross-River Repatriation Commences
[UNHCR] Geneva - The UN refugee agency has launched a repatriation programme for tens of thousands of refugees who want to return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo from neighbouring Republic of the Congo. allafrica.com | 5/8/12 9:10 PM
Associate Country Director - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Posted: 08 May 2012 Deadline: 08 June 2012 Job type: Permanent Salary: TBD Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Organisation: Oxfam GB - UK An innovative leader with strategic oversight and a passion for Oxfam's work is needed for this key position in our growing and high profile programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The current ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 6:28 PM
Southern Africa: Congo President Receives SADC Delegation

Brazzaville - A delegation of ministers of the Southern Africa Development Community , including the Angolan secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for Administration, Rui Mangueira, was received Monday in Brazzaville by the Congolese president, Denis Sassou N'Guesso. The SADC delegation that included the ministers of Security of State of South ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 8:09 AM
PA Resources' Production Report for April 2012

Production figures are preliminary. The production level at the Aseng Field in Equatorial Guinea exceeded 60,000 barrels per day in April and all the five production wells contributed to the field's production.

www.topix.net | 5/8/12 7:09 AM
Congo President Receives SADC Delegation
[ANGOP] Brazzaville - A delegation of ministers of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), including the Angolan secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for Administration, Rui Mangueira, was received Monday in Brazzaville by the Congolese president, Denis Sassou N'Guesso. allafrica.com | 5/8/12 6:01 AM
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Overrun Two Eastern Towns

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www.topix.net | 5/8/12 12:55 AM
Thousands of Congolese Enter Rwanda to Flee Fighting

A Congolese woman refugee sits with others at the Nkamira transit centre for refugees in western Rwanda Saturday, May 5, 2012.

www.topix.net | 5/7/12 8:55 PM
Construction Project Manager - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Posted: 07 May 2012 Deadline: 30 May 2012 Job type: Contract Salary: TBD Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo Organisation: Medair - Switzerland Medair operates in three sectors: Health: supporting IDPs in Irumu and Bas & Haut Ul; WASH: improving water and sanitation in health centres and households; Infrastructure: rehabilitation of bridges ... (more)

www.topix.net | 5/7/12 4:41 PM
Operational Update -Mengo-Kundji-Bindi

Panoro Energy ASA , the independent oil and gas company with assets in West Africa and Brazil is pleased to announce test results from Mengo-Kundji-Bindi , Republic of Congo .

www.topix.net | 5/7/12 7:26 AM
Soaring with generosity: ONU student raising money to buy plane for African province

They are so isolated. The airplane is sort of a lifeline for the most seriously ill to be able to seek medical care." - ONU Chaplain Rory Stauber ADA - Growing up in Africa, Antoine Noameshie was one of those who had the things he needed.

www.topix.net | 5/7/12 2:17 AM
DRC army mutiny stopped

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www.topix.net | 5/6/12 9:57 PM

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