Geography Archives: Congo

In memory of Patrice Lumumba, assassinated on January 17, 1961

Originally published: CADTM (Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt) on January 17, 2021 (more by CADTM (Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt)) |

On 17 January 2021, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961).
Et tu, RT? Amplifying Western disinformation on Rwanda

Originally published: Black Agenda Report on November 7, 2018 (more by Black Agenda Report) |

The Great Lie about the Rwandan bloodbath opened the door to a far larger genocide in Congo and justified U.S. military interventions all over the planet. During a recent campaign event, Florida Senator Bill Nelson said, “That story of Rwanda is very instructive to us because when a place gets so tribal that the two […]
Congo Genocide: An interview with Sylvestre Mido

Originally published: Black Agenda Report on August 12, 2017 by Ann Garrison (more by Black Agenda Report) | (Posted Aug 14, 2017)

Genocost asks that nations formally recognize August 2nd as Congo Genocide Commemoration Day.