Deep in Congo forest, exploding bushmeat trade threatens Pygmies’ way of life
UNESCO delays awarding contested prize named after president of Equatorial Guinea
UNESCO delays awarding contested prize PARIS — The United Nations’ arm for education, science and culture decided Tuesday to delay awarding a prize that had outraged critics because it was named for Equatorial Guinea’s longtime dictator. Equatorial Guinea president defends UNESCO prize in his name that critics call disgrace
Equatorial Guinea defends UN prize critics blast Congo volcano symbolizes death, rebirth in resilient city
Congo volcano symbolizes death, rebirth MOUNT NYIRAGONGO, Congo — I was startled to see it perched at the lip of the volcano’s rocky summit: a small cross marking the spot where one visitor tragically slipped from the crater’s edge and plummeted to her death. Gorillas in danger from hunters, timber trade, warfare in central Africa, UN report says
UN: Central African gorillas in danger from trade Rights group criticizes UNESCO partnering with Equatorial Guinea’s dictator
Group blasts UNESCO over Equatorial Guinea link Congo’s only 2 captive baby gorillas leave crowded city for new digs at jungle sanctuary
Congo: Baby gorillas get lush new jungle digs |
