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For more than a decade, Africa Journal has combined expert analysis and studio discussion with comments from viewers for an hour of lively discussion and debate about Africa.
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On Africa Journal, 12th January, 2006 - 1800-1900 UTC

"Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Tentative Hope"

xeno DRC flag eng 150.jpgThough millions have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo since war broke out in 1998, hope has since been on the rise. Last month the Congolese people voted in favor of the new constitution, a first step towards elections slated for March 2006. Host Vincent Makori and his guests will discuss the peace process in Congo, including the role of external actors, the effectiveness of the UN peacekeeping mission, and recent outbreaks of fighting in the Katanga province.


GUESTS: 

Ambassador Ileka Atoki
DRC Permanent Representative to the United Nations
                                          

Ambassador Herman Cohen
Former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
 

Chris Hennemeyer
Africa Program Director
IFES


 

Host

Vincent Makori
Vincent Makori

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