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DR Congo: Ending the Cycle of Violence in Ituri

July 15, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

DR Congo: Ending the Cycle of Violence in Ituri
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International Crisis Group
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A thief for all seasons: Not even Covid-19 will stop the corrupt

July 13, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

A thief for all seasons: Not even Covid-19 will stop the corrupt
Charles Onyango-Obbo
The EastAfrican
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DR Congo Justice Minister Celestin Tunda resigns after dispute

July 11, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

DR Congo Justice Minister Celestin Tunda resigns after dispute
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Aljazeera News
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‘Mafia network’ at centre of Covid fund fraud in DR Congo, says junior minister

July 9, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

'Mafia network' at centre of Covid fund fraud in DR Congo, says junior minister
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Radio France Internationale
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DRC police break up protests as political tensions rise

July 9, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

DRC police break up protests as political tensions rise
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Aljazeera News
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Sanctioned Billionaire Dan Gertler’s Haven: A Tiny Congolese Bank

July 2, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

Sanctioned Billionaire Dan Gertler’s Haven: A Tiny Congolese
Bank Franz Wild, Michael Kavanagh,
William Clowes
Bloomberg News
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Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independence

June 30, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independence
Annette Joseph-Gabriel
Aljazeera News
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Belgium takes down statue, king regrets colonial violence

June 30, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

Belgium takes down statue, king regrets colonial violence
Samuel Petrequin
Associated Press
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DR Congo police use tear gas on protesters outside parliament

June 24, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

DR Congo police use tear gas on protesters outside parliament
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AFP NEWS AGENCY
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World Bank Comes to Congo’s Aid with $1 Billion Package

June 23, 2020 JonashLeave a comment

World Bank Comes to Congo’s Aid with $1 Billion Package
Michael Kavanagh
Bloomberg News
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