Beyond Kolwezi-Likasi-Kasumbalesa Line: Poverty & Inequality Isn’t Nearby?

February 6, 2015 Delphin 0

It is unfortunate that most of politicians and leaders in the Congolese political arena keep talking sketchy discussions on poverty and inequality while these characteristics are widely touchable all around. In addition, it remains also unclear if the slight discussion about poverty-inequality in DRC is based on lack of information as few censuses have been carried out since long ago.… Read the rest “Beyond Kolwezi-Likasi-Kasumbalesa Line: Poverty & Inequality Isn’t Nearby?”

Kinshasa sous Tension de la Loi Electorale sur Fond de l’Opportunisme Politique?

January 19, 2015 Delphin 0

Les activités dans les villes de Kinshasa, Goma et probablement celle de Lubumbashi ont été perturbées toute la journée du 19/01/2015. L’appel de l’opposition semble réussi même si sa capacité de mobilisation est au niveau moins inquiétant le pouvoir. La manifestation s’insurge contre la loi électorale qui ordonne le recensement général de la population congolaise avant les élections parlementaires et présidentielles.… Read the rest “Kinshasa sous Tension de la Loi Electorale sur Fond de l’Opportunisme Politique?”

Inequality: My Responsibility into the Irrecoverable Losses? #BAD2014, #Bad14 #BlogAction14, #inequality

October 16, 2014 Delphin 0

It was so impressing to join the world bloggers discussing inequality, the #BAD2014, #Bad14 #BlogAction14, #inequality. The topic is of concern at Eastern DRC, Reconciliation & Development Forum due to the blogger’s first-hand experience of what inequality is.… Read the rest “Inequality: My Responsibility into the Irrecoverable Losses? #BAD2014, #Bad14 #BlogAction14, #inequality”

Neutralizing FDLR: Making the Beginning of the End of Eastern Congo Burden?

September 10, 2014 Delphin 0

Two weeks ago, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has called on neutralizing the Forces Démocratiques pour la Libération du Rwanda (FDLR), a Rwandese rebellion based in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While most of the rebel group’s leaders are prime suspects of 1994 genocide against Tutsi; from then on now, the FDLR fled and has been operating, committing different crimes in Eastern DRC.… Read the rest “Neutralizing FDLR: Making the Beginning of the End of Eastern Congo Burden?”

Ebola & Infrastructures en RDC: A Quelque Chose Malheur est Bon?

August 28, 2014 Delphin 0

Le virus d’Ebola est une épidémie appartenant à la classe des filovirus qui se propage d’individus à individus à travers de contacts directs ou transmission par matériels contaminés. L’origine du mot virus d’Ebola est une rivière congolaise (Zairoise) où fut apparu pour la première fois ce virus en 1976.… Read the rest “Ebola & Infrastructures en RDC: A Quelque Chose Malheur est Bon?”

Aubin Minaku: Brazilian Defender Whose Benchmarks are King Leopold II & President Mobutu

July 25, 2014 Delphin 0

Aubin Minaku is the Speaker of DRC Parliament, the low chamber since 2012. He is a professional lawyer, working on his PhD thesis in the area of international law. A political figure who evolved quickly from expertise to political appointment based on his talents and aptitudes.… Read the rest “Aubin Minaku: Brazilian Defender Whose Benchmarks are King Leopold II & President Mobutu”

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Challenges Ahead of Mabunda Lioko: Kabila's Special Advisor on Sexual Violence Eradication

July 11, 2014 Delphin 0

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It was on 23/10/2013 during the closure’s speech of National Consultations (Concertations Nationales), that President Joseph Kabila Kabange announced a forthcoming nomination of his special representative/advisor in charge of eradicating sexual violence and child forced enrolment into armed groups.… Read the rest “Challenges Ahead of Mabunda Lioko: Kabila's Special Advisor on Sexual Violence Eradication”

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I Will No Longer Improve My Lingala Speaking Until Convinced

May 27, 2014 Delphin 6

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State interests have to be well considered beyond individuals and particular groups’ interests. When state’s interests are mixed up and overwhelmingly dominated by those of some privileged and greedy people; there comes disagreement in terms of qualifying such states. On the other hand, expectations over how states can defend or promote their mutual interests may slightly be captured if an observer/analyst bases his views on similarities in terms of culture, borders or languages features.Read the rest “I Will No Longer Improve My Lingala Speaking Until Convinced”

John Kerry’s Visit to DRC: Hanging the Electoral Process between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea

May 8, 2014 Delphin 3

John Kerry’s Visit to DRC: Hanging the Electoral Process between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea

The United States’ Secretary of State has visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week, on 03-04/05/2014. The purpose of the visit of John Kerry can be summarized as focusing respectively to electoral process and the country’s stability in the short-medium and long terms.… Read the rest “John Kerry’s Visit to DRC: Hanging the Electoral Process between the Devil and Deep Blue Sea”

Procès d’un Viol en Masse à Minova: Test de la Justice sous-Pression Internationale

May 6, 2014 Delphin 0

Le verdict du procès de Minova est tombé hier le 05/05/2014. Il s’agit d’un verdict du procès de viol en masse dans la localité de Minova à quelques kilomètres de Goma. Ces aberrations ont été commises par les militaires de l’Armée Nationale (FARDC) en Novembre 2012 après avoir abandonné la ville de Goma face à l’avancée du M23.… Read the rest “Procès d’un Viol en Masse à Minova: Test de la Justice sous-Pression Internationale”

My Vulnerable Voice to John Kerry: If they Can’t Afford, Tell Them to Step Down

April 30, 2014 Delphin 0

The United States Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola from 29/04-05/05/2014 as announced by a press release from the State Department. His visit lies within USA efforts to stabilize mostly the great lakes region; reason why the region has recently gained much attention from the international community as well as the US.… Read the rest “My Vulnerable Voice to John Kerry: If they Can’t Afford, Tell Them to Step Down”

Security Paradox of Banyamulenge Community: Netherlands Government versus Ubuntu Organization

April 16, 2014 Delphin 0

Safety seems to be among the basic and our daily concerns regardless the place where someone lives. It has to be guaranteed beyond the willingness of security services until it gets embedded into the cohabitation of neighborhood. It must be translated into concrete actions stressing that any failure to obey the laws can be safeguarded by enforcing the rule of law.… Read the rest “Security Paradox of Banyamulenge Community: Netherlands Government versus Ubuntu Organization”