Why exploring for oil under Lake Kivu carries unique and huge risks: Lake Kivu borders three African countries. With a surface area of 2060 km² it is almost the size of Mauritius. ShutterstockRwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a five-year joint exploration agreement for oil under Lake Kivu. But Professor Robert Hecky warns that there are extraordinary … [Read more...] about Why exploring for oil under Lake Kivu carries unique and huge risks | The Conversation
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MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on IDPs at Luhanga, North Kivu
MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on IDPs at Luhanga, North Kivu: A group of some 50 Mayi-Mayi Mazembe this morning attacked over 1000 Hutu displaced families, located at Luhanga in North Kivu, killing more than 20 and injuring a similar number. A MONUSCO detachment in the vicinity of Luhanga, upon hearing shooting, immediately deployed and engaged the Mayi-Mayi, repelling the … [Read more...] about MONUSCO condemns the deadly attack on IDPs at Luhanga, North Kivu
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announces investment opportunities in the Kivu Belt, hotbed for luxury and leisure tourism
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announces investment opportunities in the Kivu Belt, hotbed for luxury and leisure tourism: The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (www.RDB.rw) today held a press conference to announce the Africa Hotel Investment Forum that is happening in Kigali, Rwanda from 4th to 6th October. The forum will provide an excellent platform for Rwanda to showcase … [Read more...] about The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announces investment opportunities in the Kivu Belt, hotbed for luxury and leisure tourism