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How are Goma and Bukavu doing under M23 occupation? Life doesn’t stop. Banks are closed or without money, hotels are open, ships connecting the cities are operational. You get an official DRC stamp when you cross the border. There are too many guns in circulation but fear keeps it all under control.

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Rwanda is the safest country in Africa, according to Business Insider, due to strict law enforcement, efficient policing, and community-driven security. Kigali is one of Africa’s cleanest and safest cities. Top 5: 1. Rwanda 🇷🇼 2. Tunisia 🇹🇳 3. Ghana 🇬🇭 4. Sudan 🇸🇩 5. Zambia 🇿🇲 via @cobbo3.bsky.social

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Batwa “Pygmies” in DR Congo, access to electricity and … TV sets and freezers? This article is rather mind-bending, but also thought-provoking. Do we live in a world where being able to charge your phone should be considered a human right?

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Now THAT’S a cool gorilla photo!

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But Dr. Congo still is quite big. 😁

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location: Kahuzi-Biega National Park (DR Congo) photo: Marcus Westberg

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Galt forced locals to carry him on their heads from Fort Portal to Ibanda, refusing to let them rest. When they started talking about his cruelty, a native man named Rutaraka threw a spear at Galt; it struck him in the chest and he died after a short time. More: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_G...

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When malaria is no longer a factor, our continent’s future will be even brighter than it already is.

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Sunday relaxation: the soothing sounds of canoeing on Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi. Nicholas Byaruhanga, 19, is a pro paddler based at a bi-weekly market, offering short rides for UGX 500 (USD 0.14) per person. His eucalyptus boat fits up to 5 passengers; he rents it for UGX 10,000 (USD 2.72) per day.

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Creativity meets sustainability in unexpected ways as secondhand clothes get upcycled in Kampala, Uganda.

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Congo as a symbol of imperialist plunder …

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Our team is prolific! A month ago we celebrated Marcus Westberg’s journey into parenthood (bsky.app/profile/gori...), and today it’s Olivier Tuyisenge’s turn! He was away on a trip, guiding three Slovenian hikers, when the exciting news from Kisoro arrived: the birth of Kirabo Catherine Pilote!

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Whenever you hear of Ebola (or any similarly contagious disease) in Uganda, rest assured it’s going to be defeated quickly and efficiently. Ugandan medical professionals are the experts in the field, called to other crisis areas in Africa as valued advisors.

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It’s been a process! What we began on 11 January (bsky.app/profile/gori...), today resulted in 45 people grouped into 6 teams. Late to the party? Watch the 18-minute video linked above and get in touch with our office! If you love the Gorilla Highlands region and have some free time, we want you.

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location: Kampala (Uganda) photo: Miha Logar

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“Art of Darkness”, what a powerful term!

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Bukavu, the eastern Congolese city that fell to M23 rebels last night, is an architectural gem & the cultural heart of Lake Kivu. Following this swift takeover, Rwanda now borders only rebel-held territory. The city is peaceful; updates in replies. More about Bukavu: gorillahighlands.com/bukavu

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No victory for Lake Victoria?

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If you are looking for a welcoming, green, peaceful and spiritual place in Kampala, this is it.

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Hey, monkey! 👋

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“They tell us about the weather of the day. We tune in to know what time we should leave the garden. Last year we heard from the radio about farmers who were planting pine trees on their land to keep it fertile. We copied and it’s working, especially in the hills,” says Evaline Kembabazi of Kabale.

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Horror in the Congo: a top historical podcast digs into King Leopold’s brutal regime. It’s about “the murky depths of the human soul pushed to its primal limits, European colonialism and the first Scramble for Africa, royalty and politics, celebrity, and modernity.” youtube.com/watch?v=uqGV...

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Have you ever sworn off taking a boda boda/moto again, only to give in to the lure of speed and affordability soon after?

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“I’ve never not finished something in my life, if I had the opportunity and I was not planning on doing so this time.” Rwanda on gravel — for 1,000 kilometers — during the fall of Goma. Don’t miss part 1: lsrf.cc/blogs/storie...

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location: Lake Burera (Rwanda) photo: Miha Logar

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Kinshasa is a special place with corruption so open and outrageous you could actually consider it entertaining. You can get a gorgeously illustrated intro to this insane city in the following article of ours: experts.gorillahighlands.com/travel-advis...

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“Sapeurs view themselves as kings without crowns, street aristocrats who use their appearance to challenge conventional ideas of wealth and status. They subvert traditional social hierarchies, emphasising that elegance and personal worth are not solely tied to economic means,” writes Sylvie Ayimpam.

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Sure, too much USAID money has been spent on fancy hotel conferences in our region, but USAID money has directly saved many lives as well. Elon Musk’s radicalism has driven millions off X; let’s hope it soon leads to millions fewer people reliant on aid. Counting on the US has become quite reckless.

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In this amusing and honest article, Patience Akumu describes the nightmare of parenting in Switzerland —without the help of her Ugandan extended family, without a “home manager” and without any praise from anyone.

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On 5/2/1885 King Leopold II established the Congo Free State as a person fiefdom, pretending to be a humanitarian. On 14/5/1904 a missionary took this photo that shook the world. It shows a father looking at the hand and foot of his 5-year-old daughter, cut off by Leopold’s rubber quota enforcers.

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A calabash or a plastic bottle — what are you taking?

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“Illumineers” means a fusion of illumination, a pioneering push and an engineering spirit, symbolising individuals who lead with wisdom, integrity and a drive to uplift their communities. We are shaping a movement rooted in knowledge, innovation and positive change, writes Misigaro Rebero.

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location: Kahuzi-Biega National Park (DR Congo) photo: Marcus Westberg

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A fascinating idea!

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You’ve surely heard that phone manufacturers’ essential needs fuel the conflict in DR Congo. But how exactly? This is a handy explainer by Damian Zane.

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