Some of the news for the day.
On World Malaria Day, UNICEF distributes mosquito nets in DR Congo
The last time nets were donated to the country, a man made a lot of money off of the free nets - at least in Beni.
And probably elsewhere around the country.
Noe said he's still in prison and also (others have reiterated this) - that however these nets make it to Beni, you can be sure that someone is going to profit in a big way, from these "free" mosquito nets.
So this problem isn't instantly "fixed" by this attempt of UNICEF to help people... At least not yet.
Freeport versus the People of Fungurume, DRC
"The sad fact is that TFM could be the driving force behind economic growth and sustainable development in the area. In 2010 alone, the mine produced around 115,000 tonnes of copper and 8,000 tonnes of cobalt in 2010 – and an income of nearly US$1 billion. And with reserves estimated at 119 million tonnes, the mine should be transforming the lives of everyone in the area for the better."
Congo's "Papa Machete" sculpts life out of death - Reuters
"People are asleep here," he said. "We have to shock them."
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