Kinshasa

The air is heavy with the salty stench of wild fish and sweat. Fire ants and beetles maneuver their way through the thick dirt road, bustling with people. Venders are shouting wildly in a language I cannot understand, trying to sell their goods. I notice one vender selling larvae in a shop and turn away in disgust. Women are balancing large baskets effortlessly on top of their heads as I watch in awe. On the side of the chaos, a group of children, not much older than 7, are playing soccer with a

After traveling, exploring his country and learning different languages, Lumumba became a postal service clerk during the mid-1940s in what is now Kinshasa. Later, he worked as an accountant. During his time as a postal clerk, Lumumba rapidly became a community leader and organized a postal workers' labor union. His actions were encouraged by local members of the Belgian Liberal political party, and soon they encouraged more people to join the union. In 1955 Lumumba became regional president of

the west by the Republic of Congo and a small coast to the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by Angola and Zambia, to the east by Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, and to the north by South Sudan and Central African Republic. The capital of DRC is Kinshasa, which lies on the south bank of the Congo river at 4.4419° S, 15.2663° E. DRC is home to most the Congo Rainforest, which is the largest rainforest in Africa. Geographically, this location is very good, having numerous resources including lumber

AIDS/HIV first originated in Kinshasa, Africa during the 1920s: the time of the Great Revolution. Kinshasa had many routes that linked to other parts of the world which may help explain the disease spreading like a wildfire. AIDS/HIV began to spread through Sub-Saharan Africa mostly through heterosexual sex: the diseases main route of transmission. Then it ate up more of Africa until it began reaching other parts of the world. Another are reporting AIDS/HIV was Brazzaville, The Republic of Congo

In Chapter 4 ‘How Were the Tenements Tamed?’ of Triumph of the City, Edward Glaeser analyses issues arising from urban concentration in New York and greater America from the late 1700s to the present. As an economist, the author’s interest in cities and urban planning lie in the part they play in facilitating social and commercial networks that are key to the economic and cultural success of metropolitan areas. One of Glaeser’s major concerns relates to the ‘cost’ of urban concentration, i.e. problems

As I am about to turn 21, I have been almost around the world. I have lived in servals countries. I am originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo but spent my childhood in Paris. I may not much about the Congolese culture but from the short amount period of time I was there I learned a lot about my culture. As my grandparents always told me; don’t ever forget your roots. I lived in Saint Denis in Paris, which was located not far from the Eiffel tower. From my balcony, I was lucky enough

Most people would agree that music and art programs in schools have a huge impact on students not only academically, but in just about every aspect of their lives. Studies have shown that students who are involved in music and art programs have an overall higher IQ and show signs of many other academic benefits. Participating in such programs also allow students the opportunity to express themselves artistically and show the world their perhaps otherwise hidden potential. We all know how fun it can

university.” This lady also explains that some professor offices are becoming hotel rooms. This horrible practice is becoming a part of the Congolese society. Corruption also involves, in a certain way, favoritism. Students from the University of Kinshasa explain that there is a certain form of favoritism into the university. Some students benefit from privileges because they are related to some professors. However, in another interview with Charlene Taty, a professor explain that students also contribute

Maeve Hiehle The issue concerning child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a very widespread problem throughout the country as a whole. Child soldiers in all countries are a problem because of the inhumane treatment of children, but the situation is especially bad in the Democratic Republic of the Congo because of the amount of it and the lack of action taken to stop it. Though the government has signed contracts of sorts stating they will take action against this unlawful behavior

Congo, government security services and armed groups beat, stabbed and raped those in custody. The detainees were held incommunicado, and sometimes in secret detention sites. In 2007, the Republican Guard, and Special Services police division in Kinshasa detained and tortured numerous individuals labeled as critics of the