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Gorillas in the Mist

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August 6th 2007
A chain of eight volcanoes known as the Virunga Volcanoes forms part of the border between Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) and Rwanda. These mountains are the last refuges of the 600 or so remaining mountain gorillas. We travelled to the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet one just of these amazing families. After 3 ½ hours of trekki ... read more

Africa » Congo Democratic Republic

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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