BACKGROUND Afrotremex Pasteels, 1951 is a rare genus of wasps endemic to the Afrotropical region, containing 6 species represented by 14 specimens. Specimens were previously only recorded from central Africa: Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon and Uganda. NEW INFORMATION Here we record two additional specimens housed in the Natural History Museum in London (BMNH), one of whi...

The correlation between ICT-supported education system and economic development of a developing country has been documented by several studies (Anderson, 2009; Selwood et al, 2003; and Unwin, 2009). Today’s Information and Communications Technology can significantly and positively impact the educational and economic landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This paper investigates ho...

In the past two decades, world has witnessed a speedy evolution of peacekeeping mandates. Africa, eastern Democratic Republic Congo become biggest testing ground where United Nations missions have transformed from traditional to novel complex and peace enforcement. The crescendo this is exemplified by Security Council Resolution 2098 that authorized, within MONUSCO, Force Intervention Brigade n...

presentations Time Title Presenter 14:30 – 14:45 # 17. Ivermectin mass treatment outcome for onchocerciasis control in co-endemic areas with Loiasis in DR Congo Rogers Galaxy NGALAMULUME KABUAYA Democratic Republic of Congo 14:45 – 15:00 # 21. Knowledge and perception of Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis in Eastern Zambia: Impact on control and therapy strategies Séverine THYS Belgium 1...

Few studies have focused on describing the experiences of health care workers during rapid killing epidemics. In this article, the views and experiences of nurses during three outbreaks of Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) in Central Africa are examined. These three outbreaks occurred in Kikwit, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC, 1995); Gulu, Uganda (2000-2001); and Republic of Congo (ROC, 2003). O...

The monotypic genus Trichobatrachus, with its sole representative, the hairy frog, Trichobatrachus robustus Boulenger, 1900, could be considered one of the most well-known frogs of Africa. Despite its broad recognition and the fact that it is considered wide-spread and locally common (Amiet & Burger 2004), surprisingly little is known about the actual distribution and the specific occurrence pa...