Archive for February, 2012

News to Know

Sunday, February 12th, 2012  |   No Comments »

This week’s must-read news stories

Congo

Congolese Suffer Atrocities at IDP Camp
February 7, 2012 VOICE OF AMERICA, Kim Lewis
Armed rebels have staged attacks in refugee camps in North Kivu. Full Story Here…

Can We End Rape as a Weapon of War
February 8, 2012 CNN, Gloria Steinen and Lauren Wolfe
The veteran women’s advocate weigh in on efforts to end sexual violence in war. Full Story Here…

Pragmatism Trumps Democracy in Congo
February 5, 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS, Michelle Faul
Foreign governments that hoped the elections would signal a new era of democracy now seem content to return to business as usual. Full Story Here…

Somalia

Somalia Under Threat of Another Famine
February 10, 2012 TIME, Kristen Palitza and Gaet Teidouma
Reports of a failed harvest in a major area may return Somalia to the brink. Full Story Here…

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News to Know

Sunday, February 5th, 2012  |   No Comments »

This week’s must-read news stories

Congo

President’s Party Loses Seats in Parliament
February 2, 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS, Saleh Mwanamilongo
Even with a loss of 45 percent, Kabila’s coalition will remain in power. Full Story Here…

Congolese Women Graduate from First Class at City of Hope
January 29, 2012 CNN.COM, Faith Karimi
The program for survivors of gender violence provides women with six months of leadership skills training and self-defense classes and drama and art classes. Full Story Here…

Elections Highlight Uncertainties Within Congolese Armed Forces
January 29, 2012 EURASIA REVIEW, Melanie Gouby
The ongoing difficulties of integrating former militia members into the national army have been heightened in the wake of national elections. Full Story Here…

Somalia

UN Declares End to Somali Famine
February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON POST, Sudarsan Raghvan
Although technically over, the UN says more than 2 million people are still in need of dire support. Full Story Here…

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