tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209670742820403516.post3065427062544748972..comments2024-02-24T06:10:42.255-08:00Comments on Congo Siasa: Belgium and the Congo: Mon DieuJason Stearnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11454449854081540397noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209670742820403516.post-7535032712537872102010-01-16T14:17:04.094-08:002010-01-16T14:17:04.094-08:00Merci, Prof -
Absolutely, but Mende's reacti...Merci, Prof - <br /><br />Absolutely, but Mende's reaction wasn't much kinder in 2008, when they cut diplomatic ties with Belgium over, amongst other things, De Gucht's speeches. I should be careful what I write about Belgium, though, if I have Belgian professors reading!Jason Stearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11454449854081540397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1209670742820403516.post-91334495660726572252010-01-16T13:59:40.765-08:002010-01-16T13:59:40.765-08:00Hey Jason,
You should take into account that the ...Hey Jason,<br /><br />You should take into account that the congolese (Thambwe Mwamba and Lambert Mende's) reaction to De Gucht speech at the European Parliament takes place first in the context of the pre-electoral period in which the political elite stands and second in the context of the expected governmental reshuffle. As in Mobutu's time, it is always "wise" in time of uncertainties to "please the king"!<br /><br />Jean-Claude WillameChronologies Grands Lacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548325139349345509noreply@blogger.com