The Warlord and the Basketball Star: A Story of Congo’s Corrupt Gold Trade
Abuses of Power June 22, 2012 0
When an athlete-turned-humanitarian and an energy executive tried to buy gold in Kenya, they found themselves mired in Congo’s dangerous world of conflict minerals — and totally outmatched. Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, left, on a humanitarian trip to Kenya. Right, warlord Bosco Ntaganda speaking to reporters in eastern... Read more
Veterans Today: Intelligence, Disclosures, and Gossip
Extra-DimensionalTaboo Terminology April 27, 2012 0
Few understand the American election, even those who live here. I am forced to write for an international audience, which may actually make more sense to Americans. President Obama inherited two wars, a collapsed stock market and massive debt. We look at the market today at 13,000 plus and... Read more
Private plane seized in Gold-Smuggling Case is leased by oil-trading firm CAMAC By Mike Tolson Houston Chronicle Kase and Eileen Lawal at the CAMAC 25th anniversary party at Hobby Center. A private jet that flew four international businessmen to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where they are being... Read more