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A Prosperous DRC is Vital for Africa - Mbeki
allAfrica.com - Friday, April 04, 2008
he success of the post-conflict reconstruction development process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is vital for the continent as a whole, says President Thabo ... more
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Mbeki aims for closer ties with DRC
Topix - Friday, April 04, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"We will again identify some challenges with regards to the implementation of our agreement, but fortunately also confirm the common commitment on both sides to respond to those challenges" There are challenges hampering the implementation of agreements between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo... more
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Five Year UN Agency Action Plan Launched
allAfrica.com - Thursday, April 03, 2008
n the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kinshasa on 3 April 2008, the DRC government and the UN agencies of UNICEF, UNDP and UNFPA signed a new five year programme action plan for the country, for the years 2008 to ... more
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SA, DRC to Boost Ties At Bi-National Commission
allAfrica.com - Thursday, April 03, 2008
Bi-National Commission (BNC) currently underway at the Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria, between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to boost existing ties between the two ... more
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Security Council Lifts Arms Embargo
allAfrica.com - Thursday, April 03, 2008
ith the adoption of resolution 1807 on Monday 31 March 2008, the United Nations Security Council decided that the arms embargo which it had imposed on all parties in the DRC by resolution 1493 (2003), would not apply any more to the DRC ... more
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Documentary accuses French troops of 'torture' in DRCongo
Topix - Thursday, April 03, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Two military investigations have been conducted, one by the French and the other by the Swedes." Swedish public television on Wednesday aired a documentary accusing French soldiers of torturing a militia member in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003 as Swedish soldiers looked on. ... more
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UN Security Council Lifts Arms Embargo On Govt
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
ith the adoption of resolution 1807 on Monday 31 March 2008, the United Nations Security Council decided that the arms embargo which it had imposed on all parties in the DRC by resolution 1493 (2003), would not apply any more to the DRC ... more
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Govt Pledges Support for DRC's Reconstruction
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
eputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad has assured a visiting ministerial delegation from the DRC that South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are committed to post-conflict reconstruction in that ... more
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Who is the FDLR Official Under French Investigation?
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
he exiled Executive Secretary of the Rwandan rebels in eastern DR Congo Callixte Mbarushimana, is under criminal investigation in France for atrocities committed during the 1994 Genocide, available information ... more
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Group Attacks UN Agency Over DRC
allAfrica.com - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
he decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council not to renew the mandate of its independent expert on human rights for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has met with fierce criticism from a leading human rights ... more
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RIGHTS: Failure To Renew DRC Expert's Mandate Draws Criticism
Topix - Wednesday, April 02, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"We don't feel the situation has changed sufficiently to end this mandate; we thought it should have been reinforced with additional resources." The decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council not to renew the mandate of its independent expert on human rights for the Democratic... more
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One Day Workshop Held On the Promotion of New Sexual Violence Law
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, April 01, 2008
s part of the month of the woman this March, a one day workshop on the promotion of the new sexual violence law in the DRC was held on Monday 31 March 2008 in Kinshasa, under the aegis of the International NGO Network for Development ... more
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Rural Women Launch Their Radio to Improve Welfare
allAfrica.com - Tuesday, April 01, 2008
group of rural women in South Kivu has launched a community radio station to promote the welfare of women and ... more
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U.N. extends Congo arms embargo
Topix - Monday, March 31, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"Yes, absolutely. That's what we are aiming at." The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Monday to lift the arms embargo on the Congolese government but extended a ban on arms sales and military training to all militias and rebel groups in the country. via USA... more
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UN Security Council Extends Arms Embargo
allAfrica.com - Monday, March 31, 2008
he United Nations Security Council today extended until the end of the year its arms embargo and other sanctions meant to keep weapons out of the hands of militias in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which it said continue to threaten stability in the eastern part of the... more
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New Monuc Western Brigade Commander Visits Mbandaka
allAfrica.com - Monday, March 31, 2008
ne week, starting 25 March 2008, is the duration of the meeting-visit made by the new Commander of MONUC Western Brigade in Mbandaka. Brigadier General Ishmael Ben Quartey visited Mbandaka, Gbadolite, Gemena and Lisala, not only to enhance the morale of the troops, but also to get to know his... more
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Sukulas allowed to stay in Britain
Topix - Monday, March 31, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"This leave has been granted exceptionally, outside the Immigration Rules. This is due to your strength of connections in the United Kingdom, length of residence in the UK and other compassionate circumstances." A FAMILY has won the right to stay in Britain after The Bolton News... more
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UN: Rights Council Chooses Consensus Over Victims
Topix - Saturday, March 29, 2008
p class="lede_quote">"This session of the Human Rights Council was marked by missed opportunities and timidity in the face of abuse" The UN Human Rights Council showed little resolve to take on states responsible for serious human rights violations in its session ending today, Human Rights Watch said.... more
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UN - Rights Council Fails Victims
allAfrica.com - Friday, March 28, 2008
he UN Human Rights Council's failure to renew the mandate of the expert for the Democratic Republic of Congo is a betrayal of its responsibilities toward the Congolese people, Human Rights Watch said ... more
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UN: Rights Council Fails Victims in Congo
Human Rights Watch - Friday, March 28, 2008
Democratic Republic of Congo Needs More Expert Help, Not Less
The UN Human Rights Council’s failure to renew the mandate of the expert for the Democratic Republic of Congo is a betrayal of its responsibilities toward the Congolese people, Human Rights Watch said ... more
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