Radio Congo - Signals of Hope from Africa's Deadliest War (Paperback)

In this extraordinary debut - called 'gripping' by The Times of London - Ben Rawlence sets out to gather the news from a forgotten town deep in Congo's 'silent quarter' where peace is finally being built after two decades of civil war and devastation. Ignoring the advice of locals, reporters, and mercenaries, he travels by foot, bike, and boat, introducing us to Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned army officer; Benjamin, the kindly father of the most terrifying Mai Mai warlord; the cousins Mohammed and Mohammed, young tin traders hoping to make their fortune; and talk show host Mama Christine, who dispenses counsel and courage in equal measure. From the 'blood cheese' of Goma to the decaying city of Manono, Rawlence uncovers the real stories of life during the war and finds hope for the future.

General

Imprint:	Oneworld Publications
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2013
First published:	March 2013
Authors:	Ben Rawlence
Dimensions:	196 x 128 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	303
ISBN-13:	978-1-85168-965-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > African history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945
LSN:	1-85168-965-6
Barcode:	9781851689651

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