DRC Conflict
DRC Conflict
The Second Congo War, also known as Africa's World War and the Great War of Africa, began in August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly called Zaire), and officially ended in July 2003 when the Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo took power (though hostilities continue to this day). The largest war in modern African history, it directly involved seven African nations, as well as about 25 armed groups. By 2008 the war and... read more
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The challenge of building sustainable peace in the DRC
From HD Centre Dated 2 July 2009 By Tatiana Carayannis - Over the last ten years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed an extraordinary number of attempts by both regional and international actors to solve what is considered Africaa#039;s largest conflict.nAs we are about toncelebrate thententh...
The challenge of building sustainable peace in the DRC
From HD Centre Dated 2 July 2009 By Tatiana Carayannis - Over the last ten years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed an extraordinary number of attempts by both regional and international actors to solve what is considered Africaa#039;s largest conflict.nAs we are about toncelebrate thententh...
Mediation efforts in Africars Great Lakes Region
From HD Centre Dated 22 April 2007 By Gilbert M. Khadiagala - This paper reviews the mediation experiences by presenting a chronology that starts from Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moia#039;s intervention in Ugandaa#039;s civil war in 1985 and ends with Botswanaa#039;s former President Ketumile Masirea#039;s mediation of...
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DRC: Conflict minerals, an infographic
From Pambazuka Dated 26 January 2012 2012-01-25 This infographic briefly defines what a conflict mineral is and follows up with a map that shows worldwide production of each mineral. We have also included a graphical representation of the estimated amount of funds that are going to the...
Children ensnared in DRC conflict
From United Press International Dated 18 January 2012 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The situation that forced children into the ranks of Congolese armed militias hasn't changed in a country ravaged by war, a humanitarian official said.
Children ensnared in DRC conflict
From United Press International Dated 18 January 2012 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The situation that forced children into the ranks of Congolese armed militias hasn't changed in a country ravaged by war, a humanitarian official said.
MPs say Britain should use aid to press for good governance
From The Observer Dated 5 January 2012 UK parliamentary committee backs aid to conflict-affected states, but says funding should be withheld if recipient states fail to deliver on transparency or human rightsThe UK must be prepared to suspend or even cancel aid programmes to conflict-affected states if...
Kabila vows to rebuild Congo in new term
From Reuters.co.uk Dated 20 December 2011 KINSHASA (Reuters) - Joseph Kabila was sworn in on Tuesday for a new term as president of Democratic Republic of Congo, promising to improve the business climate and rebuild infrastructure destroyed during decades of conflict.
New Law Aims To Shine Light On Conflict Metals
From National Public Radio Dated 20 December 2011 U.S. companies might soon be required to publish where they get their rare metals for all those electronics consumers buy. And activists hope that it will be one small step toward resolving long running conflicts in the Democratic Republic ...
DRC again postpones vote result amid tensions
From The Mail And Guardian Dated 9 December 2011 DRC officials have postponed declaring the winner of the November 28 presidential vote, drawing out fears the result could unleash new conflict.
DRC violence has regional implications
From United Press International Dated 8 December 2011 WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A return to conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo following the country's elections could have dire consequences for the region, an analyst said.
DR. Congo fears vote results 'volcano'
From France 24 Dated 5 December 2011 DR Congo was on edge ahead of the announcement of last week's election results with observers warning the conflict-prone country could descend into chaos no matter who is declared the winner.Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila was ahead in...
DR Congo: Sanctioning Of Militia Leader for Sexual Violence
From Scoop - New Zealand News Dated 2 December 2011 The United Nations official leading efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict today welcomed the decision by a Security Council committee to place a militia leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under sanctions for instigating acts ...
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