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    Morning Bell: What’s at Stake in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    December 19, 2012 at 9:08 am

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    Ben Affleck testifies on Capitol Hill. (Credit: Pete Marovich/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom)

    Hollywood actor Ben Affleck brings his star power to Congress today to testify on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its implications for the United States. Affleck will be joined at the hearing by Heritage’s James Jay Carafano, who will explain why the Obama … More

    Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo’s Bloodshed Cannot Hide Weakening Power

    March 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm

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    Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, is a war zone. Security forces loyal to former president Laurent Gbagbo are responsible for numerous murders and the spread of terror throughout the city and beyond. Despite Gbagbo’s holding on to the main centers of power, including cabinet ministries, the military, and ports, … More

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