“The Congo is a place where everything is fine – until it isn’t” …

Congo Tony visits Congo, the setting of one of his favorite books, Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, and the basis for one of his favorite movies, the classic Apocalypse Now. The Congo is a place where everything is fine — until it isn’t By: Anthony Bourdain, CNN “Whispering, come and find out.” “Going up that river was… Read More

MARCH 2012: SOCO announces workplan to explore in Virunga – UNESCO World Heritage

Global Witness reveals previously unpublished exploration permits A London-listed FTSE250 oil company, SOCO International, has announced plans to press ahead with oil exploration in Africa’s oldest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site, Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They announced the plans on Wednesday evening, after Global Witness contacted SOCO… Read More