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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.

Col. Mike Hoare tells how his force of mercenaries, 5 Commando, put down a Comunist-backed rebel uprising in the Congo. As they restored law and order, town by town, he and his men freed 1800 nuns and priests. His men also learned what it means to be real soldiers.

En abril de 1965, el Che Guevara se marcha de La Habana al Congo para dirigir a 200 veteranos cubanos que asisten al movimiento de liberación africana contra los colonialistas belgas, cuatro años después del asesinato del presidente socialista democráticamente electo, Patrice Lumumba. Porque...

Col. Mike Hoare's favorite book consisting of 21 short stories, giving new insight into the minds and hearts of the adventurers who became mercenary soldiers. It captures the spirit of mercenary soldiering.

A FINALIST FOR THE HILARY WESTON WRITERS' TRUST PRIZE: A stunning work of investigative reporting by a Canadian journalist who has risked her own life to bring us a deeply disturbing history of the Rwandan genocide that takes the true measure of Rwandan head of state Paul Kagame. Through...

Sometime in 1965, James Hawes landed in the Congo with cash stuffed in his socks, morphine in his bag, and a basic understanding of his mission: recruit a mercenary navy and suppress the Soviet- and Chinese-backed rebels engaged in guerilla movements against a pro-Western government. He knew the United States must preserve deniability, so he would be abandoned in any life-threatening situation; he did not know that Che Guevara was attempting to export his revolution a few miles away. Cold War Navy SEAL gives unprecedented insight into a clandestine chapter in US history through the experiences of Hawes, a distinguished Navy frogman and later a CIA contractor. His journey began as an officer in the newly-formed SEAL Team 2, where Hawes commanded boats in the CIA's series of covert, hit-and-run raids into North Vietnam. Those raids directly instigated the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

Life Stories - A Podcast By Congo Kid

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.

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)

La guerre qui déchire l'Est de la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis près de 30 ans, regagne en intensité depuis le début de l’année 2025. Mais pourquoi maintenant ?On compte aujourd’hui :+6 millions de morts depuis 1996 ; +7 millions de déplacé·es en RDCQui sont les acteurs de cette guerre et leurs motivations ? Comment expliquer l’ampleur des massacres de civils ? Pourquoi ce recours systématique au viol comme arme de guerre ? Quel rôle jouent les fameux minerais dans ce conflit ? Pourquoi les processus de paix n’ont pas marché jusqu’à maintenant ? Quelles ...