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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: From Bangui to Kisangani
Date: October 21st 2006
The Congo is exciting and relaxing after CAR. Dense forests, plenty of rain, amazing hospitality. As soon as I find a USB cable I will post pictures for the last few entries. I took the pirogue from Bangui to Zongo, lots of fisherman sit out on islands in the river and on the bank casting nets from their dugout canoes. Leaving Bangui behind is leaving most of modern civilisation behind, w ... read more
Date: October 21st 2006
The Congo is exciting and relaxing after CAR. Dense forests, plenty of rain, amazing hospitality. As soon as I find a USB cable I will post pictures for the last few entries. I took the pirogue from Bangui to Zongo, lots of fisherman sit out on islands in the river and on the bank casting nets from their dugout canoes. Leaving Bangui behind is leaving most of modern civilisation behind, w ... read more
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