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The Importance of Inclusive Education for a Harmonious Society

Introduction Inclusive education goes beyond the simple notion of welcoming differences; it embodies a genuine commitment to equity, diversity, and acceptance of others. Indeed, this visionary educational approach aims to create an environment where every individual, whatever their particularity, feels fully integrated and supported throughout their educational journey. This bold

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GOMA ALL STYLED: Between elegance, cultural identity and economic development

Introduction Goma is a city like so many others: bringing together people from different backgrounds with a great mix of cultures, trends, and traditions. Several nationalities, religions, tribes, and ethnic groups blend perfectly here. But is this the origin of her way of dressing? Yes would be the most obvious

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The linguistic obstacle course: African students under pressure

Introduction For many African students, getting through the gates of international higher education or accessing certain skilled jobs involves an unavoidable obstacle: standardised language tests such as the TCF, TEF and TOEFL. These exams, designed to assess language skills, are much more than a simple evaluation. They are a real

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Seed Guardians: Women’s Role in Preserving Local Varieties

Introduction Women are the backbone of agriculture and seed management, particularly in rural communities where traditional seeds are essential for food security and biodiversity preservation. This reflection examines the role of Congolese women in conserving local seed varieties, highlighting women’s initiatives to collect, preserve, and share these traditional seeds, as

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L’Éducation, Clé de l’Avenir

Que nos oreilles sans rancœur   Écoutent l’expression du cœur   Dans ce parvis où fleurit la vie   Dans ce corpus mignon de vie.     Dans ce monde cuit en errance   Pourtant devrait être référence   L’éducation n’a plus sa place   Pourtant elle mérite la classe.     La première puissance mondiale,   C’est l’éducation

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Rethinking African Development: Between Universalism, Creationism and Evolutionism

Introduction The idea of development in Africa is often approached from the angle of ‘catching up’ with other continents. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an example of this approach, which is based on universal criteria for assessing progress. However, this universalist vision does not take into account the local

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The worrying rise in the waters of the Congo River: a threat to Kinshasa and Kisangani

Introduction The recurrent rise in the waters of the Congo River in Kisangani and Kinshasa has become a major cause for concern in recent years. This phenomenon has had considerable repercussions on the environment and public health, and has led to numerous population displacements. In this article, we look at

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The DR of Congo’s Controversial Election

On the 31st December 2018, the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to the polls to decide their next president. President Joseph Kabila did not seek re-election. Kabila had been in the role for the previous 18 years after the death of his father. Félix Tshisekedi won the election, resulting

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