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From: Africa » Congo Democratic Republic
Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965... [read more]
Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965... [read more] Blog: The Congo!!!
Date: December 21st 2009
A word or two from Congo Immediately arriving in the Congo you could feel the difference, see the difference. UN trucks, dozens and dozens, on every corner and prowling the streets swarmed us. We walked along the street and drew even more attention than we had in Tanzania or Rwanda. People stopped and talk to us - just to talk to us. Telling us that they were happy and proud to meet us. We wand ... read more
Date: December 21st 2009
A word or two from Congo Immediately arriving in the Congo you could feel the difference, see the difference. UN trucks, dozens and dozens, on every corner and prowling the streets swarmed us. We walked along the street and drew even more attention than we had in Tanzania or Rwanda. People stopped and talk to us - just to talk to us. Telling us that they were happy and proud to meet us. We wand ... read more
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