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Congo-Kinshasa: Goma's Aid Economy a Blessing and Curse
UNIRIN, 11 September 2013
As construction workers put the final touches on a five-story apartment-hotel complex in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Goma, foreman Lucien told IRIN its… Read more »
Aid Boosting DR Congo's Goma Economy?
The presence of international aid agencies is proving a blesssing to some businesses that are taking advantage of the influx of expatriates and hard currency into the region, reports IRIN.
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Congo-Kinshasa: The Musician Who Fled Goma, but Still Can't Sing About It
RNW Africa, 11 September 2013
Congolese musician Alicios Theluji fled her home in Goma when she was a young girl. But living abroad for nearly two decades hasn't calmed her fears. And singing about the war… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: What It Means to Be an Aid Worker in DRC
UNIRIN, 16 August 2013
Armed conflict, displacement and rape in the provinces of North and South Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have become frighteningly commonplace in recent years,… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Displaced Flee Fighting to Goma
UNIRIN, 23 August 2013
If the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) North Kivu capital of Goma were a hotel, there would be a sign hanging on the door with the words "sorry - no vacancies." Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Clashes Leave Traders Counting Losses
New Times, 4 August 2013
More and more Rwandan small traders are either afraid of travelling to Goma or bribe Congolese security officials to take their goods across the border as relations between Rwanda… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Where Is the State in North Kivu?
UNIRIN, 9 August 2013
Three years ago when Jean*, 41, applied for a license to open a hardware shop in Goma, capital of North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), he had to pay a fee… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Goma Residents Hopeful Rebel Withdrawal Spells Peace
VOA, 1 September 2013
Residents of Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, are optimistic that the withdrawal of M23 rebels from positions outside the city could bring an end to fighting in… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Women's Agenda Is Key to Stabilising Eastern Congo
African Arguments, 19 August 2013
Late 2012 saw an escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo when the rebel group M23 captured and briefly held the city of Goma. Read more »
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East Africa: With the Arab World in Rubble, Is the Great Lakes Region Next?
New Times, 27 July 2013
There is a campaign for "constructed confusion". No other reason can explain why Human Rights Watch (HRW) could not hire a researcher (proof-reader?) so as to avoid betraying the… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Escalating DRC Conflict Pushes Humanitarian Situation to Crisis Levels
Christian Aid, 2 August 2013
Despite intermittent peace talks in neighbouring Uganda, the conflict between the DRC national army (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group continues on the ground in eastern DRC. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers Trade in Illegal Ivory
IPS, 25 July 2013
At a popular tourist art market in Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, paintings and art sculptures made from bronze, copper, malachite, stone or wood attract visitors.… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Women Hold Key to Lasting Peace
Guardian Network, 12 August 2013
Women have suffered most as a result of conflict in DRC and the Great Lakes region - their voices must be heard Read more »
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Rwanda: We Are Called to Force the Dream
New Times, 30 August 2013
These days, what's happening around Goma and DR Congo spokesman, Lambert Mende, is a farce made in outer space! Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Aid Workers On Standby As Families Flee DRC
AlertNet, 29 July 2013
TENS of thousands of villagers are fleeing fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reports children's charity Plan International. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa: Communities in Fear and Uncertainty
ICRC, 20 August 2013
While the outcome of diplomatic, military and political initiatives currently under way remains uncertain, the humanitarian and security situation in the east of the Democratic… Read more »
