Enabling rhythms Nov 22, 2009
Lickabu first met fellow band-member and polio victim Coco Ngambali when they were both working on the ferry that crosses the vast Congo river between Kinshasa and Brazzaville, a good place for the disabled to do business as Mobutu had decreed that the disabled could travel on the ferry tax-free. They were both musicians, but formed a band with other polio victims simply because other bands in Kinshasa refused to work with them. (BBC News -- Africa)
Congo-Brazzaville: Post-Election Clampdown on Opposition Oct 10, 2009
com: Congo-Brazzaville: Post-Election Clampdown on Opposition (Page 1 of 1) ... Brazzaville Authorities in the Republic of Congo have restricted the movements of several opposition politicians, who claim President Denis Sassou-Nguesso's July re-election was won through fraud ... Many opposition figures - some of whom boycotted the July poll - say they have not been allowed to leave the capital, Brazzaville, since mid-August. (allAfrica.com)
Clinton Puts Spotlight on Congo Sex Crimes Aug 11, 2009
DEAR there is a mistake the flag and map shown under Hillary Clinton picture is not from DRCONGO former ZAIRE ( or congo kinshasa) but that of Congo Brazzaville, please watch this video from the senate hearing under leading of senator BOXerhttp://www. youtube. (CBS News -- World)
The beating heart of Africa May 28, 2009
Article By: Makela Pululu Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:17 Located along the south bank of the Congo River, directly opposite the city of Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, is the city of Kinshasa ... The city of Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo with about 1 ... Together with Brazzaville, the combined population of Kinshasa is nearly 11 million inhabitants. (iAfrica.com)
