Version française ci-dessous. In un Paese in cui la morte ha eletto domicilio e dove le politiche pubbliche non sono evidentemente sane e motivate a lavorare per il bene comune, raramente la notizia della morte di una povera insegnante è diventata così virale da turbare l’insensibilità dei politici. I social network hanno fatto la loro parte. E il grido dei poveri ha raggiunto i politici che, come ormai sappiamo, seguono le miserabili lamentele dei cittadini poveri su Facebook, Tik Tok...| SettimanaNews
Earlier this week, Donald Trump made the bold claim that he’s responsible for ending eight wars since taking office this past January — in other words, nearly one war each month of his presidency. Among the wars on his list is the decades-long conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, which has mired central Africa since the days of the Rwandan genocide in the 1990s in a quagmire conflict involving over one hundred armed groups. But despite Trump’s claim, the D...| Responsible Statecraft
The Republic of Congo sealed a $23bn oil & gas deal with Wing Wah to expand the Banga Kayo, Holmoni, and Cayo fields. The post Congo’s $23bn deal with China’s Wing Wah raises concerns appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
I probably talked about this in the past, but today I wanna talk about it again. Pizza. Most of us tend to eat one kind of pizza style most of our lives. But, you know, there are many other kinds of pizza styles. Here’s what Deep Seek has to say about this… Here’s an overview … Continue reading Ditto, life is hard. And when life is hard, you nap. It’s the feline way.| Metallicman
À Pointe-Noire, la Galerie-Musée Makouiza abrite 3000 objets d'art africain, du Congo et du Gabon notamment, collectionnés par Félix Makouiza.| Makanisi - Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
8/21/2025 DRC — MONUSCO, the United Nations’ mission to the DRC, issued a release Monday accusing the Islamic State group-backed ADF terror group of killing at least 52 civilians in eastern DRC earlier this month. The post ADF Kills 5 in Rizerie Village, DRC first appeared on International Christian Concern.| International Christian Concern
8/21/2025 DRC — MONUSCO, the United Nations’ mission to the DRC, issued a release Monday accusing the Islamic State group-backed ADF terror group of killing at least 52 civilians in eastern DRC earlier this month. The post 3 Killed in ADF Attack in Kungubu, Ituri, DRC first appeared on International Christian Concern.| International Christian Concern
As a boy, I hated to get my hair cut. There was this barber in our town, and he would get this panel that he would put on top of the barber chair (it has a black cushion on it) and he would sit me down, put a cotton or plastic apron around my neck … Continue reading Sometimes, the most meaningful moments are the simplest ones—shared with those we love and enjoyed in the present moment| Metallicman
Anyone who has ever had to mow grass know that there are many different kinds of grasses out there. And though the years, I have found my favorites and my not so favorite varieties. I tend to love long and tall grasses that grow for a few weeks making a nice thick and rich (moist) … Continue reading Even the smartest minds need a little help sometimes| Metallicman
Here’s a story from the 1960’s. I figure sometime around 1968 or so. My first wife; Cheri; was a Pennsylvania girl. Her folks came from the hills of Western Pennsylvania. They were all worker folk that hovered in the lower strata of the sociological-economic scale. And it was the 1960’s. With “big hair”, the television … Continue reading Maybe leave the map at home| Metallicman
I do love the color , shape and texture of various cuts of wood. It’s always been a pleasure to saw wood and smell the wonderful scents. And then to handle and hold wood has always been a pleasure. Whether it is a hardwood like Cherry, or a smooth wood like birch, I have always … Continue reading Honesty and quality are worth more than flashy promises| Metallicman
Here’s a story of my early youth, when we (me and my friends) would play in the dirt displaced during construction in our apartment complex. I must have been around 4, perhaps 5 years old. There was some construction going on outside the apartment complex where we lived in Bridgeport, CT. And they had torn … Continue reading Addressing emotions is the key to harmony| Metallicman
In Arkansas jails you could buy checkers, dominoes, cards and chess. But in prison, all that you could do is play chess, or dominoes. Many inmates would make up their own games and play them; betting on the outcomes. Banned contraband such as drugs and cigarettes we often prizes as was food, tasks, chores, and … Continue reading True strength isn’t about flashy abilities—it’s about using them wisely| Metallicman
When we (myself and my first wife) were “wandering” in the wilderness trying to “find our place” in life and society, and before we found training at China Lake NWC… we learned a lot of “shortcuts” on how to shower, cook and survive without the modern necessities that we take for granted in our households. … Continue reading Sometimes, direction is more important than determination| Metallicman
I used to take guitar lessons. I was terrible at it. The reason was practice. I simply wasn’t able to practice without a relentless stream of insults and disruptions from my sister.I would try practicing and she would make such a racket of insults, and slamming and turn up television and radios so loudly, all … Continue reading Balance is important—but so is knowing your limits| Metallicman
This October, the world’s largest nature conservation forum will convene in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from October 9 to 15. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress meets only every 4 years and brings together decision-makers from governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, academia, and the private sector to set... The post What We’re Looking Forward to at the upcoming IUCN World Congress appeared first on Internatio...| International Rivers
Le Congo, qui a célébré le 65ème anniversaire de son indépendance le 15 août 2025, fait face à des défis majeurs. Son économie, bâtie essentiellement sur le secteur pétrolier, peine à répondre aux aspirations d’une population d’un peu plus de 6 millions de personnes, dont la majorité, confrontée aux difficultés du quotidien, cherche avant tout […] L’article Congo-B : le patronat à l’offensive pour une économie réformée et ouverte est apparu en premier sur Makani...| Makanisi – Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
8/21/2025 DRC — MONUSCO, the United Nations’ mission to the DRC, issued a release Monday accusing the Islamic State group-backed ADF terror group of killing at least 52 civilians in eastern DRC earlier this month.| International Christian Concern
In addition to the loss of life, the attackers also set several vehicles ablaze before fleeing the scene.| International Christian Concern
On Tuesday morning, an attack by militants shattered the Congolese Christian community in North Kivu province, leaving 71 civilians dead.| The Roys Report
Mavouenzéla, président de la CCIAM-PN (Congo) pose un regard lucide sur l'économie et propose des réformes pour accompagner l’entreprise.| Makanisi - Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
Paysage de vasières, cours d’eau à foison, culture millénaire où mythes et esprits liés à l’univers aquatique abondent, ouverture sur le monde… Le Congo-Oubangui est un monde à part. Peuplé de pêcheurs, commerçants-canotiers et grands voyageurs, ce département, dont le territoire correspond à la zone la plus encaissée du Bassin du Congo, est peu connu, […] L’article Le Congo-Oubangui : un écosystème lié à l’eau à développer durablement est apparu en premier s...| Makanisi – Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
Le Congo-Oubangui, vaste zone de vasières et de cours d'eau, est la terre des Bobangi (bobangui), des pêcheurs, canotiers et commerçants.| Makanisi - Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
Filiale à 100 % de YAO CORP, une holding financière créée par Yacine et Omar Denis Junior Bongo Ondimba, la société Silicone Connect opère au Congo-Brazzaville en tant qu’opérateur d’infrastructures numériques et fournisseur d’accès Internet. Dans l’entretien dont nous publions ici la deuxième partie, Gaëtan Soltesz, le directeur général de Silicone Connect, appelé prochainement à […] L’article Silicone Connect. Une ambition : faire du Congo un pays de transit num...| Makanisi – Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
Émanation de l'Alliance des patronats francophones et de l'OIF, la 5è Rencontre des entrepreneurs francophones s'est tenue à Brazzaville (Congo), fin juin 2025| Makanisi - Site web d'informations sur l'Afrique centrale
One Africa Team Missionary Keegan Dowling and WELS Pastor Joel Seifert recently visited the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here is their story: Just to date myself, I’m a fan of the Oklahoma rock group Flaming Lips. One time they released an album—four discs (dated again!)—meant to be played simultaneously—called “Zaireka”. They wanted a name that … Continue reading "“Congo-reka!”" The post “Congo-reka!” appeared first on WELS Friends of Africa.| WELS Friends of Africa – Mission updates and prayer requests from One Afric...
Odzala-Kokoua National Park is Africa's oldest national park and an extremely important habitat for hundreds of species.| InsideHook
The fallen troops were a part of two separate international “peacekeeping” missions aimed at supporting the Congolese government.| UNICORN RIOT
Esattamente due anni fa, nelle città di Goma, Beni e Butembo scoppiavano manifestazioni giovanili per chiedere l'immediata partenza della MONUSCO.| SettimanaNews
Sheppard, William H. and S.H. Chester, Presbyterian Pioneers in Congo. Richmond, VA. : Published by Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1917. Note(s): In 1890, the Southern Presbyterian Church appointed William Sheppard, an Afro-American from Waynesboro, Va., and Samuel N. Lapsley, a white man from Anniston, Ala., as missionary companions to the Belgian Congo. Rev. Lapsley […]| This Day in Presbyterian History
Gorilla trekking is s highly sought bucket list experience for many travelers. But is gorilla trekking ethical? We'll dive deep to discuss the impacts of it.| The Directionally Challenged Traveler
***Français ci-dessous*** International Rivers’ Africa Program is excited to launch an animated community education series on the Congo River Basin. This animated series aims to provide easily digestible information for riverine and hydropower dam-affected communities. It covers the basics of river basin ecology, hydroelectric dams and their impacts, as well as community rights and renewable...| International Rivers
Learn some fun facts about Kahuzi Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo - from the very endangered lowland gorillas to the peak of Mount Kahuzi!| The Directionally Challenged Traveler
