tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.comments2023-05-23T09:22:50.935-04:00Heart of DiamondsDave Donelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15344474369567875796noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-86440038460668726682014-09-06T12:56:52.252-04:002014-09-06T12:56:52.252-04:00I really liked your post about
"KITE Flies T...I really liked your post about <br />"KITE Flies To Supply Kenyan School"<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595366081978928881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-91497057017374394262011-04-05T08:33:14.793-04:002011-04-05T08:33:14.793-04:00Thanks for post about events for International Wom...Thanks for post about events for International Woman's Day.Mehboobhttp://www.kohinoordiamonds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-75034388993807353562010-03-28T14:59:34.779-04:002010-03-28T14:59:34.779-04:00With several possible acquirers getting recent she...With several possible acquirers getting recent shelfs and the Chinese setbacks in a region they desperately want into, I think it is not IF but WHEN now!<br /><br />Look at today's big Sinopec buy in Angola. (And terrifically honest comments from their chairman.)<br /><br />West Africa is China's new Region of Choice, IMO.<br /><br />Either the South Africans or big Canadians step in soon, or they'll lose this one. And the infrastructure in place is a big plus.Venerabilitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-501766709407883622010-03-09T13:11:22.895-05:002010-03-09T13:11:22.895-05:00Today I blogged about Care International's wor...Today I blogged about Care International's work on food and agriculture from Lusaka, Zambia: Using the Market to Create Resilient Agriculture Practices [http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/using-the-market-to-create-resilient-agriculture-practices/]. Please feel free to run as a post or link to us, also I blog everyday from Africa for the Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Planet blog at http://www.nourishingtheplanet.org. Also, feel free to check my personal site BorderJumpers http://www.borderjumpers.org.<br /><br />Thanks in advance, <br />Danielle NierenbergBorder Jumpershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00112802823843667003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-6370562390032765692010-03-03T09:29:20.994-05:002010-03-03T09:29:20.994-05:00Thanks for posting this great information about ev...Thanks for posting this great information about events for International Women's Day. One of the greatest needs for women in the Congo--and around the world--is reproductive health care. This is something Kristof and WuDunn mention in Half the Sky and the main focus for our group, Pathfinder International. For International Women's Day, we've launched an ambitious challenge to raise awareness about the need for reproductive health care: <b> 200 Thousand for 200 Million</b>. The goal is to reach 200,000 video shares on http://www.Girl2Woman.org to raise awareness about the 200 million women who lack access to modern contraceptives. If you're interested in taking action, we'd love your help.<br /><br />Also, Pathfinder has a program helping women in the DRC. You can read more here: <br />http://www.pathfind.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Programs_Burundi_Projects_FPGBVAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878597654073679785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-32904501311908151172009-12-23T02:52:53.813-05:002009-12-23T02:52:53.813-05:00God save Africa, Africa has been robbed since colo...God save Africa, Africa has been robbed since colonisation and that its still being looted through such hilarious deals then inteventions such as yours through this blog will surely help.<br />thankswwwkwatacomhttp://wwwkwata.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-79687359419121651212009-12-22T03:45:28.229-05:002009-12-22T03:45:28.229-05:00Time to buy Banro (BAA) stock!
It is a shame to h...Time to buy Banro (BAA) stock!<br /><br />It is a shame to hear such a low percentage, but from what I have read, Banro seems to be doing a much better job of trying to make inroads with the local community (or at least generating PR about it). Upgrading the local community seems to be something the company is trying to do to at least make some people happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-11081546237966725872009-12-04T06:29:17.790-05:002009-12-04T06:29:17.790-05:00Thanks for the info on Kibali (and for the correct...Thanks for the info on Kibali (and for the correction). These deals are unconscionable!Dave Donelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344474369567875796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-21463972064870956712009-12-04T03:28:45.019-05:002009-12-04T03:28:45.019-05:00That is nothing compared to the 24 millions ounces...That is nothing compared to the 24 millions ounces of gold now owned almost completely by Randgoldresources and Anglogold Ashanti in Oriental Province (90% stake in Kibali goldmines, formerly a joint venture between Moto goldmines and parastatal Okimo) for less than 120 millions$ in total for the congo government and close to zero royalties. see www.randgoldresources.com<br />The parastatal in Banro case would be Sakima (formerly Sominki, Societe Miniere du Kivu)and not Gecamines which is in Katanga. Thanks for the articlegoldienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-28877451220287229122009-12-03T10:34:01.368-05:002009-12-03T10:34:01.368-05:00Ohh my.
Thanks a lot.Ohh my.<br />Thanks a lot.tukamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319587863493936629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-73822216903924850072009-11-13T04:15:56.188-05:002009-11-13T04:15:56.188-05:00What you are saying is a complete fallacy, when i ...What you are saying is a complete fallacy, when i say this, i mean no insult, if AFRICOM was a humanitarian group, it would be willing to work with Joseph Kony no matter what his credentials (I have read good and bad about him) if not, why not, what good is war as a weapon? I may not know much about Joseph Kony, but I get the jist of US Colonialism, when Bill Clinton bombed El-Shifa Pharmeceutical Plant in Sudan, with his reasons later established to all be false, did they give a shit about preventable and treatable diseases? In fact thousands of Sudanese deaths were caused due to treatable diseases after that bombing which was even cited by the German ambassador of Sudan; by the way El-Shifa specialized in working against malaria. <br /><br />By 2015 25% of Africa's oil resources will be in US hands due to the resources needed to keep AFRICOM going, in Iran, oil profits are used to benefit the Iranian people in education and facilities, is AFRICOM doing this? No. In fact if you want to talk about poverty in Africa, why hasn't it done nothing with, for example, Liberia, a country even made by the US, below I have its involvement with AFIRCOM<br /><br />Ms. WOODS: Well, let's be clear. These organizations - the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund - they were created 60 years ago, Farai, to tackle poverty. And as you look around the African continent, all of the countries that have engaged with those institutions are actually much worse off economically. <br /><br />So it - you know, you look at certain countries, you know, Mozambique, where the life expectancy has dropped to 37. You go around the continent, and it is country after country that has engaged with these institutions, actually, has seen their core resources sold off to the highest bidder. It could be the resources whether its oil or it could be the privatization of water. It's selling off key essential services, whether it's health or education, to the highest bidder often to private corporations. <br /><br />And so the programs of these organizations, these institutions - the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund - have led to disastrous responses for the African continent. And I think, you know, in addition to the policies, the actual strings attached to those loans have been disastrous. It has created a cycle of debt for African countries that has been inescapable for the last 30 years in many instances. <br /><br />CHIDEYA: Emira, what can be done then? <br /><br />Ms. WOODS: So what can be done is end the debt trap, cancel the debt. I think this is on the table squarely this week. There are organizations - Jubilee is an organization of churches and student of groups and grassroots folks from around the world that are calling for the cancelation of debt. There has been so much talk of debt cancelation but really very limited action....<br /><br />Brother, do you truly view AFRICOM as humane, because I don't fall for what I view it to be propaganda and theft. The resources belong in the hands of the African people, African governments (if the people choose to live that type of lifestyle) should be in the hands of African people, not murdered by CIA coups, or invaded by US-backed regimes, I hate to shine this reality on you, but the US is not humane and has no intention of helping the people of Africa, if you wish to continue debating I, personally have countless more examples to my point.<br /><br />Hope in a country that has proven itself to be imperialist and has driven people over the edge is not what's needed. Solidarity, which is self-defense through its committed militancy is needed.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298898313008224198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-36845914895825457202009-11-06T16:31:24.710-05:002009-11-06T16:31:24.710-05:00To Shakur Africa,
The US has NO right to try to c...To Shakur Africa,<br /><br />The US has NO right to try to control the world! I do not believe the US wants control Africa either.<br /><br />I believe, the US has an obligation to do NO HARM and to make the world a better place for all peoples to live. Unfortunately, Africa has been harmed in the past during colonial times. In recent times, Africa is being harmed its own leaders. The poor people of sub-saharan are suffering and dying at the hand of its own people.<br /><br />I support our current African policies. Frankly, I think we should do more to support the poor and marginalized people of Africa.<br /><br />WoodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-54991992513375876092009-11-06T13:51:45.369-05:002009-11-06T13:51:45.369-05:00So, tell me, what right does the US have in its at...So, tell me, what right does the US have in its attempt to control the world?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298898313008224198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-83781225191842141872009-07-09T03:37:05.542-04:002009-07-09T03:37:05.542-04:00MJPC blames the Congolese Government for Deteriora...MJPC blames the Congolese Government for Deteriorating Situation in East Congo<br /> <br />"There is no excuse for missing to pay salaries to soldiers in lawless eastern Congo for six months"<br /><br />Following the deteriorating situation in east Congo, the MJPC called for the Congolese Government to pay the salaries of thousands of soldiers who have not been paid for over six months in east Congo and take swift action to enforce the International Criminal Court's (ICC) warrant against Bosco Ntaganda and to held accountable perpetrators of sexual violence against women for their acts. <br /><br />"Faillng to hold accountable individuals who commit war crimes and crimes against humunity continues to be the leading cause of widespread and systematic sexual violence acts against girls and women in the easten Congo" said Makuba Sekombo, Community Affairs Director of <br />the Mobilization for Justice and Peace in the DR Congo (MJPC). Mr. Sekombo again criticized the government of Congo for not only the continuing failure to protect women and young girls from sexual violence, but also for "encouraging conditions that create opportunities for sexual violence to occur". "There is no excuse for missing to pay salaries to soldiers in lawless eastern Congo for six months" said Sekombo. <br /><br />The MJPC has also renewed its call for the Congolese government to take urgent needed action to end human rights abuses in east Congo, hold perpetrators accountable and ensure reparation for the victims of sexual violence. The MJPC has been urging the Congolese government to compensate the victims of sexual violence in order to also help combat impunity in eastern part of Congo where sexual violence against women and children has been widely used as weapon of war for more than decade.MJPC online petition calling for for help to put pressure on Congolese Government to compensate victims of sexual siolence in Eastern DRC can be signed at http://www.gopetition.com.au/online/26180.html <br /><br />MJPC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working to add a voice in the promotion of justice and peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in particular in the East where thousands of innocent civilians, including children and women continue to be victims of massive human rights violations while the armed groups responsible for these crimes remain unpunished.<br /><br />For more information on MJPC and the activities, visit the web site http://www.mjpcongo.org. E-mail: info@mjpcongo.org or call Makuba Sekombo at 1 408 806 3644.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-53070496251407481332009-06-11T22:56:30.598-04:002009-06-11T22:56:30.598-04:00I doubt whether Mark Hurd would even care, after a...I doubt whether Mark Hurd would even care, after all he's just announced that HP is putting another six thousand living, breathing, educated, tax and mortgage paying, children raising, men and woman, cast out into a world racked with recession and rapidly rising unemployment, because HP only made $1.7bn nett profit in the last twelve weeks.<br /><br />The founding fathers of HP would be turning in their graves if they could see what their company has become under Mark Hurd. Sure, I agree that there was a strong need for fiscal reform when Mark Hurd came along but I don’t see why HP had to be turned into a black hearted, ugly beast who’s own mother wouldn’t recognize it.<br /><br />People in general don't matter to Mark Hurt, let alone those in the CongoDamian Saundershttp://www.damiansaunders.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-15379772784158550562009-06-09T21:57:34.504-04:002009-06-09T21:57:34.504-04:00This response came from AMD's PR firm:
“AMD u...This response came from AMD's PR firm:<br /><br />“AMD uses names of rivers to code name its notebook platforms; examples include “Tigris,” “Yukon,” and “Nile.” “Congo” refers to the river that runs through multiple countries in Africa and does not directly refer to the Republic of Congo. It is the internal code name for AMD’s second generation ultrathin notebook platform. “Congo” is not a marketing term that will be used to brand the final product once launched. <br /><br />Additionally, it is important to note that AMD has a strong track record of contributing to good works in Africa, including leading initiatives such as the 50x15 Foundation <a href="http://50x15.amd.com/en-us/sol_results_diepsloot.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://50x15.amd.com/en-us/sol_results_diepsloot.aspx.</a>”Dave Donelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344474369567875796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-36059574799019160792009-05-05T06:58:00.000-04:002009-05-05T06:58:00.000-04:00I agree, Woody. Africom is not necessarily a bad ...I agree, Woody. Africom is not necessarily a bad idea. Efforts in areas such as medical training and establishing systems for military justice can be positive steps in the DRC. Taking it a step further, if the Congolese army can be made more professional (in the best sense of the word) through Africom training, it could be a force for good in the country.Dave Donelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344474369567875796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-15961695110230387762009-04-30T17:04:00.000-04:002009-04-30T17:04:00.000-04:00AFRICOM's planned exercised is needed. The milita...AFRICOM's planned exercised is needed. The military medical forces could be used to strengthen the struggling civilian medical instrastructure.<br /><br />During past 10 years, over 5.4 million Congolese have died from preventable and treatable deaths. This fact makes Congo the world's worst humanitarian disaster since World War II.<br /><br />Medical assistance is needed in Congo.<br /><br />Woody M. Collins<br />President<br />Congo Helping Hands, Inc.<br />www.CongoHelpingHands.org<br />www.EndingExtremePoverty.orgEnding Extreme Poverty in the Congohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267091233627194264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-59588019358184850052009-04-15T16:06:00.000-04:002009-04-15T16:06:00.000-04:00Congolese women are my heroes, and Chouchou among ...Congolese women are my heroes, and Chouchou among them. I often say that if Congolese men (myself included) do not stand-up and react to stop this sexual terrorism, we had better watch out for the wrath of Congolese women. They say Hell hath no fury... I would rather not experience that. This needs to stop.TheMalauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234958400648325094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-56260500552499706942009-04-02T12:02:00.000-04:002009-04-02T12:02:00.000-04:00And let's not mention that IMF programs for develo...And let's not mention that IMF programs for developing countries have pushed for exactly what the author mentioned (opening markets, cutting back state expenses, FDI, etc) and does not have much to show for it either excet for a major resource grab from western investors and the enrichment of a small elite in developing countries.SocProfhttp://globalsociology.edublogs.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-49763395837615839302009-03-23T19:35:00.000-04:002009-03-23T19:35:00.000-04:00Since January 2009, the roles of Uganda and Rwanda...Since January 2009, the roles of Uganda and Rwanda in Congo have been turned upside down. So far, I like what I see. It's like a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!<BR/><BR/>Enjoyed the interviews on your book!<BR/><BR/>Woody<BR/>Ending Extreme Poverty in the Congo <A>http://www.EndingExtremePoverty.org</A>Ending Extreme Poverty in the Congohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267091233627194264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-44100477659053017542009-03-18T09:37:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:37:00.000-04:00ciao dall'italiaciao dall'italiaDoctors by nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898076620185130766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-68474094137875695252009-03-01T19:22:00.000-05:002009-03-01T19:22:00.000-05:00Hey Mr McmahonWith all due respect, I would like t...Hey Mr Mcmahon<BR/><BR/>With all due respect, I would like to clarify why I made and still continue to make those documentaries about the DRC (my homeland).<BR/>Just like Mr Donelson nicely put it...I've never claimed that I filmed the footages..clearly no...because if you actually watch again you'll actually see that some footages have the logo watermarks of the various TV chanels or companies who own the rights.<BR/>I'm doing this for people like my little brother who's never been to the Congo and his peers who are ashamed of their countries...I know these are not my footages and that's why you will not see me trying to make financial gain from it...I just want to let people know what is going on in my country...It's been a year since I started this "filmmaking thing"! so until I perfect my craft and actually go back home (which I'm doing soon) the best I can do is what I'm doing. If I made it seem like I was taking credit for more than the editing...then I greatly apologize, but you can atleast give me the credit for writing the narration and actually like you put it "re-editing" about 10 different documentaries to get the final thing...<BR/>As for the uncalled comment about "other sports stuff with footage that again they didnt take" well that's why it's on youtube and not my website and it's called a hobby....the themes of those "sports" videos are Manchester United (my fav team)or my brother's basketball videos oh yeah and the Congolese national soccer team.<BR/>FYI: on my website (not youtube)...I actually filmed/edited everything except for this one.<BR/>as for After Effects and basic video editing software ahah that made me laugh actually...because my goal is not to "perfect" Adobe After Effect but to offer my own perspective on something that is close to my heart (DRC)...clearly we don't have a lot of Congolese people trying to make it into documentary filmmaking...I'm trying to start!<BR/>and be an honest Congolese filmaker who will not be scared to stand up to the corupted people in Kinshasa and make documentaries that will "let the people know the truth"!<BR/><BR/>The comment about "Because this is outright theft of other people's work, time and resources."<BR/><BR/>if you watch it again you'll see that most of the footages are ina.fr <BR/>http://www.ina.fr/to-know-ina/index.html<BR/>it's kind of uncalled for when I bought the videos and you call me a thief..thank you for that!<BR/><BR/>FYI my real aim for this was for EDUCATIONAL purposes...and a lot of Congolese youth in the Diaspora have given me positive reviews about letting people "understand"...so I guess I won't stop.<BR/>Then again, I want to clarify that, as someone who is just getting started and still has a lot to learn, I'm open to CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.<BR/><BR/><BR/>PS: Mr Donelson...sorry for this...I just thought it was pretty OBVIOUS about the footages.Kadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428076670128536761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-63834904942463796952009-02-23T19:32:00.000-05:002009-02-23T19:32:00.000-05:00I see your points, Dave, and take them quite serio...I see your points, Dave, and take them quite seriously. Let me explain my posting of the videos, however, and perhaps you'll see mine as well. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I had seen most of the footage used before. That bothered me until I saw the credits given at the end. I also made note that Kadi Kabeya said upfront in the narration that he had not been in the DRC since he left at the age of nine. I was okay with that, too. I visited his company web site, too, before I posted the link. Perhaps I was overly generous with "fine filmmaker," but I don't think it hurts to encourage other people in their work.<BR/><BR/>I saw the videos not as great cinematic art, but as a fairly coherent explanation of Congo political history up to a point. It wasn't presented without a slant (and I disagree with some of the conclusions) but I thought they did a pretty good job of laying out the events during the period covered. I feel they would be helpful to someone who wants a quick overview in video form, which is why I posted them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me. There is a lot of crap floating around out there and it behooves us all to call it out when we see it. I appreciate your interest and hope you won't hesitate to keep in touch in the future.Dave Donelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344474369567875796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1250536669862180106.post-35302556981797821772009-02-23T11:36:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:36:00.000-05:00fine film maker? Kadi Kabeya and Mina Malu did no...fine film maker? Kadi Kabeya and Mina Malu did not shoot any of the interviews, did not take any of the photo's used, they have edited some documentaries together and given us a fabrication. Dave, I regularly visit your site and when I came across this I had to let you know. Because this is outright theft of other people's work, time and resources. KM did not travel to Congo or anywhere else to shoot any of this, I have downloaded most of the material they have (from BBC and youtube, and others) and there's hardly any difference between the two. on their other websote's they have the same congo stuff under different names, and other sports stuff with footage that again they didnt take. seems to be a reoccurring theme. these are not film makers by any means. merely mediocre video editors who have no idea that people are watching and know the difference between After Effects and basic video editing software. anybody can download and re-edit video, people are not stupid. Dave you should really do your research before allowing people like this to post on your website. It makes you look bad my ffriend. Otherwise keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com