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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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The COVID-19 pandemic is deepening the health crisis in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. [PDF]

Int J Infect Dis, 2021
Écochard R, Wimba P, Bengehya J, Katchunga PB, Lugwarha S, Oyimangirwe M, Bazeboso JA, Tshilolo L, Longo-Mbenza B, Rabilloud M, Iwaz J, Étard JF, Vanhems P.   +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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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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EXPLANATORY FACTORS FOR FARM INCOME DIVERSITY IN KALEHE DISTRICT, SOUTH KIVU PROVINCE, DR CONGO [PDF]

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2021
Despite repeated wars and the persistence of feudal land tenure, the agricultural sector is at the center of economic activity for most rural households in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This study aims to assess the competitivity of the agricultural sector in relation to other sectors of economic activity, such as mining.
Neema Ciza, Angélique, Rhys, Manners, Marc, Schut, Vwima, Stany, Lebailly, Philippe   +4 more
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Within, Above, and Beyond: Churches and Religious Civil Society Activism in South Kivu [PDF]

Journal of Civil Society, 2017
In South Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), various church actors have chosen to involve in advocacy and mobilization through a formalized civil society structure known as La Societe Civile (LSC). In this article, we explore the relationship between the churches and civil society in Eastern DRC, paying particular ...
Aembe, Bwimana, Jordhus-Lier, David Christoffer   +1 more
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Obesity and diabetes mellitus association in rural community of Katana, South Kivu, in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo : Bukavu Observ Cohort study results [PDF]

, 2016
Background: Factual data exploring the relationship between obesity and diabetes mellitus prevalence from rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa remain scattered and are unreliable.
AD Evaristo-Neto, AE Sumner, AK Ziraba, AM Melidonis, Antoine Sadiki, Arsene Baleke, B Longo-Mbenza, BP Katchunga, CA Alikor, Christian Tshongo, David Kaishusha, E Sobngwi, F Mauvais-Jarvis, G Alberti, G Mancia, GA Bray, IDF, Justin Cikomola, KG Alberti, MA Mapatano, Marc Twagirumukiza, MM Finucane, P Hossain, P Katchunga, P Katchunga, Patrick Mirindi, PB Katchunga, PB Katchunga, Philippe Bianga Katchunga, S Dalal, S Kalra, S Toselli, S Wild, Socrate Bwanamudogo, Théodore Tamburhe, V Hall, VC Tuei, World Health Organization, World Urbanization Prospects, Yves Kluyskens, Zacharie Kashongwe   +40 more
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