Radio Congo by Ben Rawlence

Radio Congo by Ben Rawlence

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Brash hustlers, sinister colonels, resilient refugees, and intrepid radio hosts: meet the future of Congo

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Radio Congo by Ben Rawlence

In this compelling debut, Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news that never travels far - the news from the uneasy peace being made in Congo's 'silent quarter'. He travels by foot, bike, and boat, taking his time and meeting the people who are making a life in one of the world's most dangerous places. He introduces us to Colonel Rachid, a guerrilla turned army officer; the Lebanese cousins Mohammed & Mohammed, young tin traders shipped to Africa by their family; and the priest Jean-Baptiste, who explains the price of beer and normality. Along the way, Rawlence exposes the real story of Congo, during and after the war.
Ben Rawlence is Senior Researcher on Africa for Human Rights Watch. His writing has appeared in The Guardian, the London Review of Books, Prospect and the Huffi ngton Post, and he has been a contributor to BBC Radio 4's From Our Own Correspondent. He now lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9781851689279
ISBN 10 1851689273
Title Radio Congo
Author Ben Rawlence
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 2012-06-01
Number of pages 320
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