The mysterious Mr Kabila

Joseph Kabila was the world's youngest head of state when he became president of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006. This year's election is only the second in the war-torn four decades following the country's independance, but Joseph Kabila says another term in office will help him ensure the Congolese economy is on the right track.

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30/04/2013 - ENVIRONMENT

EU bans three bee-harming pesticides for two years

Environmentalists hailed a "victory for bees" on Monday after the European Union voted for a ban on several nerve-agent pesticides blamed for the dramatic decline in global bee populations. Fifteen of the 27 member states, including France, voted for a two-year restriction on the neonicotinoids, despite strong opposition from chemical companies.

30/04/2013 - NETHERLANDS

Royal family remains popular as Willem-Alexander takes throne

The Netherlands is celebrating its new King, Willem-Alexander. His mother Queen Beatrix bid an emotional farewell after a reign that has spanned more than three decades. When she took the throne, back in 1980, Republicans hit the streets to protest against the monarchy. Now, the royal family enjoys the support of more than 80 percent of the Dutch people. We look at what has changed and examine the new king's role.

29/04/2013 - ALGERIA

Bouteflika's health: an endless source of speculation

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is undergoing treatment in Paris after suffering a mini-stroke on Sunday. The 76-year-old has been in power since 1999 and faces a presidential election next year. His health has been an endless source of speculation in recent years, but is the country ready for a post-Bouteflika era - and is there a succession plan in place?

29/04/2013 - USA

Keystone XL Pipeline: to build or not to build?

US President Barack Obama currently faces the biggest test of his green credentials. The administration is hesitating over whether to give the green light to the construction of the huge Keystone XL pipeline. If built, the pipeline would transfer 800,000 barrels of tar sands oil per day from Canada to Texas and the Gulf of Mexico. Will Obama side with the green lobby or with those demanding jobs and increased energy independence?

26/04/2013 - BALKANS

Serbia apologises for Srebrenica massacre

Serbia's president Tomislav Nikolic took the unprecedented step on Thursday of apologising for the Srebrenica massacre. Nikolic had previously denied that Serbian forces committed crimes during the wars in former Yugoslavia. Analysts see Serbia's hand being forced by Brussels in return for eventual EU membership.

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kabila is the winner.

by Anonyme - 17/12/2011 - 00:24

you are improve your strong in Congo .enjoy your self and God bless u.

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"Joseph Kabila" of real name Hyppolite Kanambe of Rwandans origi

by Anonyme - 01/12/2011 - 14:12

For the first time this mysterious man stepped his feet in Congo was in 1997. Then 4 years later he became the president of the BIG Congo with unknown condition to this day. What type of a man will lie about his past and expect him to do well? NOBODY and NOONE want anything to do with him. He must leave and be put to trial. He must face charges of the 8 millions innocents Congolese who have died from the time he stepped in the Congo as a part of the rebel group from Rwanda.

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GENERATION KABILA

by Anonyme - 01/12/2011 - 08:39

ENCORE UNE FOIS DE PLUS CINQ CHANTIERS.

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joseph kabila was only placed

by Anonyme - 30/11/2011 - 22:58

joseph kabila was only placed as drc prsdt but is not a congolaise he must go back to rwuanda viva ya tshitshi vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Kabila Degage

by Anonyme - 30/11/2011 - 16:55

willing or not, Kabila has to " degage". One of the mistake congolese have been doing for many years was to allow other UN and EU to take the decision by our place , By it is now or ever, Kabila has to degage .