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South Kivu: identity, territory, and power in the eastern Congo [PDF]

, 2013
This Usalama report by Koen Vlassenroot outlines the historical dynamics behind the armed movements in South Kivu, focusing on the period before and leading up to the First Congo War.
Vlassenroot, Koen
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Sexual violence in South Kivu, Congo [PDF]

Forced Migration Review, 2007
Tackling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will require greater resources and coordination. The number of attacks continues to increase and perpetrators go unpunished.
Claudia Rodriguez
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Valorizing staple crop residues through mushroom production to improve food security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022
Food security is challenged by low agricultural productivity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This study aimed at contributing to food security of rural households in South-Kivu by valorizing residues of four staple crops, including cassava,
Orthence K. Kazige, Géant B. Chuma, Annifa S. Lusambya, Jean M. Mondo, Alphonse Z. Balezi, Sylvain Mapatano, Gustave N. Mushagalusa   +6 more
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Uncontrolled urbanization and expected unclogging of Congolese cities: Case of Bukavu city, Eastern DR Congo

Environmental Challenges, 2022
This study was conducted to contribute to improvement and sustainable development of Congolese cities, particularly Bukavu city. GIS and Remote Sensing technics were used to estimate the built-up suitable areas in Bukavu taking into account the slopes ...
Valéry Ntamusimwa Muhaya, Géant Basimine Chuma, Jacques Kahindo Kavimba, Nadège Cizungu Cirezi, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Rosam Malela Fadiala, Corneille Mudimubadu Kanene, Albert Yenga-Yenga Kabasele, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa, Katcho Karume   +9 more
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Socio-economic drivers of improved sweet potato varieties adoption among smallholder farmers in South-Kivu Province, DR Congo

Scientific African, 2021
Promotion of improved crop varieties is an effective means of increasing farm productivity and alleviating poverty in rural areas. A successful dissemination of such varieties requires a deep understanding of target farmers’ attitudes, preferences and ...
Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Marcellin Cuma Cokola, Serge Shakanye Ndjadi, Valence Bwana Mutwedu, Léon Muzee Kazamwali, Nadège Cizungu Cirezi, Géant Basimine Chuma, Adrien Byamungu Ndeko, Rodrigue Basengere Balthazar Ayagirwe, René Civava, Katcho Karume, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa   +12 more
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The Banyamulenge of South Kivu: The ‘Nationality Question’ [PDF]

African Studies, 2013
My aim in this article is to address the question of the relationship between the ethnogenesis of the Banyamulenge in South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and their status as nationals and citizens of that country. I do not intend to present a history of the Banyamulenge, aspects of which have been thoroughly researched by ...
Rukumbuzi Delphin Ntanyoma, Helen Hintjens   +1 more
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Adaptation of the Sniffin’ Sticks Test in South-Kivu

European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, 2020
The "Sniffin' Sticks" test is widely used in Europe as a standard test to assess olfaction. Several culturally-adapted versions have been developed. However, no version adapted to Sub-Saharan African populations exists. The aims of the present study were (1) to assess the applicability of the Sniffin' Sticks test in the population of South Kivu (DR ...
Balungwe, Patrick, Huart, Caroline, Matanda, Richard, Bisimwa, Ghislain, Mouraux, André, Rombaux, Philippe   +5 more
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Cholera epidemics, war and disasters around Goma and Lake Kivu: an eight-year survey. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2009
BackgroundDuring the last eight years, North and South Kivu, located in a lake area in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have been the site of a major volcano eruption and of numerous complex emergencies with population displacements.
Didier Bompangue, Patrick Giraudoux, Martine Piarroux, Guy Mutombo, Rick Shamavu, Bertrand Sudre, Annie Mutombo, Vital Mondonge, Renaud Piarroux   +8 more
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Factors driving utilization patterns of marshlands in the vicinity of South-Kivu urban agglomerations based on Rapid Assessment of Wetland Ecosystem Services (RAWES)

Environmental Challenges, 2021
Marshlands are one of the most vulnerable ecosystems; being disturbed for several decades as the population density rises. These disturbances, due to anthropogenic activities, impact their ability to deliver important ecosystem services (ES).
Géant Basimine Chuma, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Katcho Karume, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa, Serge Schmitz   +4 more
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Perceptions of justice and hierarchies of rape:Rethinking approaches to sexual violence in Eastern Congo from the ground up [PDF]

, 2018
Based on extensive fieldwork research in South Kivu in eastern DRC, this article considers the questions of justice for survivors of sexual violence from the ground-up.
Aroussi, Sahla
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