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Deep in the African rain forest, near the legendary ruins of the Lost City of Zinj, an expedition of eight American geologists are mysteriously and brutally killed in a matter of minutes. Ten thousand miles away, Karen Ross, the Congo Project Supervisor, watches a gruesome video transmission of the aftermath: a camp destroyed, tents crushed and torn, equipment scattered in the mud alongside dead bodies - all motionless except for one moving image - a grainy, dark, man-shaped blur.

When elite CIA operative David Rivers and his paramilitary team are dispatched to the heart of Africa, their mission is clear: eliminate the notorious terrorist warlord, Chijioke Mubenga, before he can unleash chaos upon the world. But fate has other plans. A streak of anti-aircraft fire lights up the night sky, turning a covert parachute jump into a nightmare descent. Stranded miles from their rendezvous point and deep within a hostile jungle, Rivers and his team are cut off, hunted, and desperate.

When a group of missionaries get caught up in bloody African civil war, London is forced to act. For the men of 40 Commando, Royal Marines, it should be a quick in and out. A nice clean operation. But what awaits them will test them like never before. And, facing overwhelming odds, this time the skill and raw courage of these legendary fighting men may not be enough....

The story centers on Charles Marlow, who narrates most of the book. He is an Englishman who takes a foreign assignment from a Belgian trading company as a river-boat captain in Africa. Heart of Darkness exposes the dark side of European colonization while exploring the three levels of darkness that the protagonist, Marlow, encounters: the darkness of the Congo wilderness, the darkness of the Europeans' cruel treatment of the African natives, and the unfathomable darkness within every human being for committing heinous acts of evil.

Fifty years after The Andromeda Strain made Michael Crichton a household name—and spawned a new genre, the technothriller—the threat returns, in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant. The Evolution is Coming. In 1967, an extraterrestrial microbe came crashing down to...

While former Marine lieutenant Robin Duncan is no stranger to corruption or conspiracy, she has always been able to tell the good guys from the bad. At first, her current assignment is no different: working on behalf of an international corporation to secure a valuable Congo mining region from the attacks of an insurgent killer. But as her security team tries to track down their target, Robin has to face a man who broke her trust years ago, and she discovers the gray areas extend further in this jungle than she anticipated.

Join Frank and Fred as they journey through the captivating landscapes of Africa, sharing the sights and knowledge they uncover along the way. This fictionalized travelogue, published in 1888, offers modern listeners a wealth of intriguing scenes and fascinating insights. Notably, this volume features extensive excerpts from Henry Stanleys travelogue, included at his invitation, adding a unique dimension to their adventure. (Summary by Scott Caulkins)

The podcast and book series "KINSHASA YEAR 2090" follows the adventures of Tina, a 24-year-old woman living in a Kinshasa devastated by corruption and neglect. As she tries to survive in a ruthless world, she meets an orphaned little boy, Jean, and decides to raise him as her own son. However, a group of merciless bandits, led by a cruel and ambitious leader, wants to use the boy for their own purposes. Tina must face many obstacles to protect the child she loves and create a better future for them both.

In this riveting account, Morel unveils the dark history of the Congo Free State, a territory privately controlled by King Leopold II. He delves into the unspeakable atrocities committed through the enslavement of the native populace, leading to a death toll that reached half of the population. Penned in the early 20th century, Morel passionately argues for Britains involvement in halting these severe human rights violations. This summary is brought to you by Elsie Selwyn.

This historic recording was made just months before the author's premature death in 1931. The father of modern singing poetry is captured here performing 'The Congo, 'The Chinese Nightingale', 'General William Booth Enters into Heaven', 'The Moon's the North Wind's Cooky', 'The Flowers Fed Buffaloes', and 'The Mysterious Cat'.