Congo Picture Republic
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
TRAFFICKING IN CHILDREN: West and Central Africa
Pointe-Noire, Republic of CONGO ... Observatoire congolais des ... CONTENTS Overview A Grim Picture A Complex Problem [Read More]
V. Special Cases
The Republic of the Congo is only recently emerging from extended armed conflict. It will take time before the government establishes a credible police presence throughout the country. Armed guerrilla groups, particularly in the Pool region, have ceased hostilities, but have not fully disarmed. The absence of security in the country, and the government's challenge in rebuilding a country in which a significant percentage of the population was displaced by conflict, make it necessary to classify the Republic of the Congo as a special case. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (formerly Zaire) - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained before arrival. For specific requirements, consult the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1800 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/234-7690/1) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 747 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017. ... [Read More]
Dominican Republic, 1-100
/1/ Source: Johnson Library, National Security File, Name File, [Valenti File Re: Dominican Republic]. Secret; No Foreign Dissem. Another copy of the memorandum indicates it was sent under cover of a May 7 memorandum to Moyers by Ray S. Cline, Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, who wrote: "You may find helpful as a ready reference the attached report, which is a wrap-up of the political evolution of the Dominican Republic revolt. It is based on all the relevant intelligence available to us as of 7 May." (Ibid., Dominican Republic-Communist Participation in Current Dominican Republic Rebellion—5/65) ... [Read More]
Bringing Democracy to Africa's Authoritarian Governments
Let me start with the problem of the state. I think there has been a--and my argument is, just to put it on the table first, that in a lot of countries--not in all countries but certainly in a lot of African countries, if we are serious when we talk about democracy, what we need to concentrate on is not the political process but the state itself. There are a lot of countries where talking about promoting democracy without first addressing some of the basic problems of the state is a waste of time. I think, if I can choose just one example, I think the Democratic Republic of Congo is the most important case here. If we are serious about sort of promoting democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, I think we have to stop and go back essentially. We cannot start with negotiation among the warring factions. We cannot start with planning for the election for government. We have to start taking a hard look at whether or not there is a state that can be democratized in the fi ... [Read More]
David Goldiner, "Games for the Whole World" , U.S. Society and Values, December 2003
Half a world away, Mwadi Mabika would sit for hours watching boys play basketball on a dirt court in front of her family's home in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The boys would taunt the eight-year-old girl, telling her she could shoot the ball for five minutes if she swept sand off the court. ... All-Star center Dikembe Mutombo, who himself was plucked from obscurity in Zaire 15 years ago, tutored the youngsters with some basic moves – and offered invaluable words of encouragement. "I want them to know that they can make it to another level if you want to push yourself," said Mutombo, who frequently visits his homeland, which is now called the Democratic Republic of Congo. ... [Read More]
Remarks
1111--09/26/02 Congo Basin Forest Partnership and the Tropical Forest Conservation Act ; Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Remarks at reception to celebrate Launching the Congo Basin Forest Partnership and Conclusion of Five Bilateral Agreements Under the Tropical Forest Conservation Act; State Department Treaty Room, Washington, DC ... 1111--06/17/03 U.S.-Chile Sign Agreement on Environmental Cooperation; Paula J. Dobriansky, Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs; Remarks at the Signing of an Agreement Between the United States and the Republic of Chile on Environmental Cooperation; Santiago, Chile ... [Read More]
Alan Larson, "GEOPOLITICS OF OIL AND NATURAL GAS," Economic Perspectives, May 2004
Africa is playing an increasingly important role as an energy supplier to U.S. and global markets. In 2003, both Nigeria and Angola were among the top 10 suppliers of oil to the United States. Oil production generates substantial revenue in countries such as Nigeria, Angola, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of Congo, Chad, and Cameroon. Sao Tome and Mauritania also may become oil suppliers in the coming years. Foreign direct investment is needed to develop African energy resources as most new fields are in deepwater offshore environments that require advanced capital-intensive facilities for development. Growing oil and gas production could be a powerful engine for national economic development in these countries. However, the Niger Delta experience of 2002, in which protesters stormed oil facilities and caused their temporary shutdown, shows that oil can also be a disruptive force if a country's oil revenues are not managed in a fair and transparent manner. Nigeria has learne ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TRANSCRIPT: STATE DEPT. NOON BRIEFING, NOVEMBER 4
RUBIN: Well, I think in general Susan is now on her way to Uganda. She has been trying to see what we can do to try to end the conflict in the Congo, based on our principles of preserving the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Congo; the need for an immediate cease-fire; the need to recognize the legitimate security concerns of countries bordering the Congo; and the need for a broad-based inclusive political process to ensure legitimate transition to democracy in the Congo. ... [Read More]
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