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DMC Iron Congo Looking to Exploit Republic of Congo Resources
DMC Iron Congo, whose share capital is held by Austria, estimates at about 2.6 billion tons of iron ore, the capacity of the iron ore deposit in the area of Mayoko-Lekoumou 300 km south of Brazzaville. How People Arrived Here: DMC Iron Congo
Second Phase of Immunization Under Way in Congo As Polio Outbreak Kills 200
The number of people killed by an outbreak of wild polio virus in the Republic of Congo has reached 200, officials said, as the second of three rounds of mass vaccination began.
New Arms Deal Signed in Brazzaville Elicits Optimism
Officials and analysts expressed optimism that a convention signed in Brazzaville, the Congolese capital, on November 19th would succeed in stemming the flow of small arms in central Africa, as long as it is backed by robust implementation measures.
Republic of Congo Launches “farming Village” Project to Boost Food Self-sufficiency
The Republic of Congo has launched a “farming village” project to boost food self-sufficiency, with the first one inaugurated in Nkouo, about 80km north of Brazzaville, the capital, on 8 October. It houses 40 families from different regions of the...
School for Peacekeepers Launched in Congo
A school to train soldiers of about a dozen African countries in peacekeeping operations has been launched in Congo with financial support from the French government.
Security Forces Move Into the Pool Region, Republic of Congo
Congolese forces have moved into the southern Pool region, which witnessed several civil wars between 1998 and 2003, in a move aimed at helping to restore state control ahead of plans to rehabilitate basic infrastructure, say officials.
Indie Pop Band Brazzaville to Play in Armenia September 11-15
The U.S. Embassy has announced a program that will showcase America’s cultural diversity by featuring Brazzaville, an indie pop band, September 11-15, 2010. The program in Armenia will conclude Brazzaville’s international tour of Central Asia...
Italy Writes Off Republic of the Congo’s Debts
Italy has decided to cancel more than 75 billion CFA francs ($120 million) to the overall debt owed by Congo, following the signature of a bilateral agreement on Friday in Brazzaville.
