October 30, 2001
Africa: The Failure of the Inter-Congolese Dialogue Through the Eyes of Ketumile Masire
After three years of war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Inter-Congolese Dialogue (ICD), between the government, the political opposition and the armed groups,… Read more »
September 25, 2001
Africa: PBS Africa Series Resumes, ABC's Congo Programmes Still On Hold
A landmark television series on Africa which was pushed off the schedules by coverage of the attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon is back on air. Read more »
September 09, 2001
Central Africa: "Heart Of Darkness" - Interview With Nightline's Executive Producer
[Tuesday through Friday the ABC television news program "Nightline", hosted by Ted Koppel, will continue with the final four parts of a 5-part series on Congo that began airing… Read more »
July 04, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict Exacerbating Deaths From Preventable Causes
Hosted by Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, Congo President Joseph Kabila and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni met for two hours in Dar es Salaam Wednesday. It was the first… Read more »
June 08, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Old, New Questions Emerging As Gunfire Quiets
The steady UN-supervised withdrawal of foreign troops from fighting fronts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and slowdown of rebel activities are seen as convincing signs… Read more »
June 05, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: States Still Far Apart as Another Round of Ceasefire Talks Approaches
Parties to the warfare in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are scheduled to meet for ceasefire talks later this month. But security for Rwanda, feeling threatened by the… Read more »
June 04, 2001
Central African Republic: Confusion Lingers in Central African Republic
Reports from the Central African Republic say parts of the capital Bangui are still under heavy artillery fire. Government forces continue their mop-up operations in areas… Read more »
Rwanda: Security Requires Troops Deep In Congo, Says Ambassador
Rwandan troops have penetrated far into the Democratic Republic of the Congo in what DRC government officials charge is an invasion aimed at exploiting the central African nation's… Read more »
June 01, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Intensifying Conflict In East Threatens Peace Effort, says Ambassador
Despite the optimism of a just-returned United Nations investigating team, worry over continuing armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is mounting. Speaking to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Interview With DRC Ambassador Faida Mitifu
Dr. Faida Mitifu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ambassador to the United States is one of six women ambassadors representing African nations. "We're the best men for the… Read more »
May 24, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo's Adversaries Deny Involvement in Laurent Kabila's Killing
Uganda, Rwanda and Congolese rebels have all described as evil-minded, senseless and ridiculous a new report in which the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)… Read more »
May 23, 2001
East Africa: Tanzania Claims Role of 'Honest Broker' Behind the Scenes
Tanzania stands out in the Great Lakes region as one of the few countries that is not in turmoil. Instead, this large East African country is an oasis of relative peace - home to… Read more »
May 07, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Wamba dia Wamba Removed, Say Dissidents
The messy Congo-Kinshasa political situation became messier Monday as John Tibasima Atenyi, a Vice President of the Bunia-based rebel movement Congolese Rally for Democracy,… Read more »
May 04, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Dispute Over UN Congo Report Clouds Peace Effort
The governments of Uganda and Rwanda are denouncing a United Nations report written by a "Panel of Experts" on the exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
March 30, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: The Struggle to Become a Nation
United Nations troops have begun deploying in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering what appears to be a glimmer of hope for peace in the war-torn east of the country. Read more »
February 05, 2001
Central Africa: A Moment For Peace?
Following visits to Washington and New York by two young leaders -- principal combatants in Africas largest conflict, U.S. officials and other specialists say they have guarded… Read more »
January 30, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Despite Frustration, Some Hope Among Congo Exiles
The expected visit of Congo president Joseph Kabila to the United States for a prayer breakfast and consultations with White House, State department and United Nations officials,… Read more »
January 29, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila To Visit U.S.
Joseph Kabila, the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo will make a two-day visit to the United States the Department of State said Monday. Read more »
January 18, 2001
Africa: Kabila Is Dead, Kinshasa Confirms: What Next?
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have finally announced that President Laurent Désiré Kabila is dead. The long-awaited official declaration was broadcast on… Read more »
January 17, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila's Fate Uncertain As Son Takes Charge
A day after he was apparently shot in his presidential palace there are still conflicting reports on the fate of Congo's President Laurent Kabila. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila Shooting Causes Confusion - Leadership Up For Grabs
The Democratic Republic of Congo - and several other African countries - have been thrown into a tailspin by news that the Congolese leader, Laurent Désiré Kabila, was shot on… Read more »
January 16, 2001
Congo-Kinshasa: Shooting In Kinshasa, Fate Of Kabila Uncertain
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo today, President Laurent Kabila was reportedly shot during a 30-minute gun battle at the presidential palace. Wire services later reported a… Read more »
October 04, 2000
Congo-Kinshasa: Folkloric Music With Soukous Attitude By Swédé Swédé
Artist: Swédé Swédé CD title: Toleki Bango (Miles Ahead) Label:Crammed Records Date: 1991 Read more »