scholarly journals Les poissons du bassin de la rivière Ulindi, à l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo : revue de la littérature

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2928-2940
Author(s):  
Gabriel Mukabo Okito ◽  
Joseph Masirika Matunguru ◽  
Leblanc Heri Muzungu ◽  
Papy Lubunga Duni ◽  
Anicet Sindayihebura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Revue De La Littérature ◽  
République Démocratique Du Congo

Cette revue de la littérature sur les poissons du bassin hydrographique de la rivière Ulindi à l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo a été réalisée dans le but d’avoir une idée sur l’état des connaissances actuelles de son ichtyofaune en vue de définir les orientations pour leurs études ultérieures dans cette région non encore prospectée en profondeur et dont la plupart des rivières se trouvent actuellement menacées par des activités anthropiques. Cette étude présente une vue globale des rivières du Bassin de la rivière Ulindi avec une liste systématique non exhaustive d’environ 31 espèces de poissons appartenant à 17 genres, 9 Familles et 4 ordres, basée sur la méta-analyse des différentes études taxonomiques de l’ichtyofaune du Bassin de la Rivière Ulindi, réalisées depuis l’époque coloniale du Congo-Belge jusqu’en 2019. Les résultats de cette étude constituent une aide-mémoire pour les services publics en charge de la gestion de l’environnement dans la gestion de la biodiversité ichtyologique de cet écosystème à intérêt socio-économique considérable dans la région, d’une part et une liste de contrôle aux scientifiques pour des études ultérieures.Mots clés : Ichtyofaune, Ulindi, République Démocratique du Congo, revue de la littérature, liste de contrôle.   English Title: Fishes from the Ulindi river basin, East of the Democratic Republic of Congo: review of the literatureThis review of the literature on fish in the Ulindi river basin in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo was carried out with the aim of gaining an idea of the state of current knowledge of its fish fauna in order to define guidelines for their further studies in this region not yet explored in depth and most of the rivers of which are currently threatened by anthropogenic activities. This study presents a global view of the rivers of the Ulindi river basin with a non-exhaustive systematic list of approximately 31 fish species belonging to 17 genera, 9 Families and 4 orders, based on the meta-analysis of the various taxonomic studies of the ichtyofauna of the Ulindi river basin, carried out since the colonial times of the Belgian Congo until 2019. The results of this study constitute a baseline for the public services in charge of environmental management in the management of the ichthyological biodiversity of this ecosystem with considerable socio-economic interest in the region, on the one hand and a checklist to scientists for further studies.Keywords: Ichtyofauna, Ulindi, Democratic Republic of Congo, literature review, checklist.  

A quantitative comparison of frugivorous tephritids (Diptera: Tephritidae) in tropical forests and rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo

2011 ◽  
Vol 101 (5) ◽  
pp. 591-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Virgilio ◽  
T. Backeljau ◽  
R. Emeleme ◽  
J.L. Juakali ◽  
M. De Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Congo River ◽  
Disturbed Habitats

AbstractMost of the current knowledge about African tephritids originates from studies performed in agricultural areas, while information about their distribution in pristine or moderately disturbed environments is extremely scarce. This study aims at (i) describing levels of spatial variability of frugivorous tephritids in tropical forests and small rural villages of the Congo River basin and (ii) verifying if human-mediated activities, such as small-scale agriculture and trade, can affect their distribution patterns. Four locations were sampled along a 250 km stretch of the Congo River. At each location, pristine and disturbed habitats (i.e. tropical forests and small rural villages, respectively) were sampled, with three replicate sites in each combination of habitat and location. Sampling with modified McPhail traps baited with four different attractants yielded 819 tephritid specimens of 29 species from seven genera (Bactrocera, Carpophthoromyia, Ceratitis, Dacus, Celidodacus, Perilampsis, Trirhithrum). The three most abundant species sampled (Dacus bivittatus, D. punctatifrons, Bactrocera invadens) showed significant variations in abundance across locations and sites and accounted for 98.29% of the overall dissimilarity between habitats. Assemblages differed among locations and sites while they showed significant differences between pristine and disturbed habitats in two out of the four locations. This study shows that frugivorous tephritids in central Congo have remarkably patchy distributions with differences among locations and sites representing the main source of variability. Our data show that, in rural villages of central Democratic Republic of Congo, human activities, such as small-scale agriculture and local commerce, are not always sufficient to promote differences between the tephritid assemblages of villages and those of the surrounding tropical forests.

scholarly journals Fishes of the Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo: survey and conservation issues

Oryx ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bila-Isia Inogwabini
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Fish Fauna ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Species Richness And Abundance ◽  
Urgent Action

Data were collected on the species richness and abundance of fishes at two sites in the Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. Thirty species were identified out of a total of 1,180 fish caught. Claria buthupogon and Synodontis nigriventris (respectively 4.7 and 3.5 catches per net-night) were the most abundant species. Twenty-six other fish species were reported from interviews with local people. Conservation concerns are the burning of breeding sites, use of chemicals for fishing, and the newly introduced practice of dynamite fishing. The effects of these practices in the Park have yet to be documented, but it is likely that these fishing techniques are having negative effects on the fish fauna and urgent action is required to curb such activities, at least within the Park.

scholarly journals L’analyse de l’ordonnance n°15/081 du 29 octobre 2015 portant nomination des commissaires spéciaux et des commissaires spéciaux adjoints chargés d’administrer les nouvelles provinces en République Démocratique du Congo

Afrika Focus ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Tshienda Muambi
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Public Law ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
République Démocratique Du Congo ◽  
The Will ◽  
Legal Character

The Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo, approved by the Congolese population through the referendum which took place on 18 and 19 December 2005, highlights, especially in its second paragraph, that the will that animated the primary sovereign to establish in the heart of Africa, the rule of law, and a powerful and prosperous nation founded on a genuine commitment to political democracy [...].” Furthermore, the Constitution forwards the notion of decentralization with, as a result, the free administration of provinces. But it also specifies the division of ter- ritory which increases the number of provinces from 11 to 26. Each of these provinces will have a legal character. On Thursday, October 29, 2015, by presidential order, Joseph Kabila appointed special commissioners and their assistants to lead the new provinces according to the last territorial reform. This individual administrative act divides the Congolese population. For some, this appointment is in line with the Constitution, while for others, it is an outright violation of the “law of laws.” This article has two main goals: firstly, it examines the controversial presidential Order with respect to the Constitution that was applied in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the principle of the rule of law. Secondly, this article suggests a number of political consequences that could result from the analysis presented here. Key words: public law, constitutional law, constitution, constitutionalism, rule of law, decentralization and the free administration of provinces 

scholarly journals LA SATIRE SOCIALE DANS SORCELLERIE À BOUT PORTANT D’ACHILLE NGOYE

FRANCISOLA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Dame KANE
Keyword(s):  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Mots Clés ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Contemporary Novel ◽  
Cette Situation ◽  
Paradoxical Situation ◽  
République Démocratique Du Congo ◽  
Close Range ◽  
Guerre Civile

RÉSUMÉ.  Aux lendemains de la tragique guerre civile congolaise de 1998 à 2002 se terminant par la chute du dictateur Mobutu Sésé Séko, le Mal, tel une pieuvre à multiple tentacules, continuera à persister à la République démocratique du Congo, ce grand pays d’Afrique centrale au sous-sol si riche en minerais de toutes sortes. Cette situation paradoxale poussera certains esprits révoltés comme Achille Ngoye dans Sorcellerie à bout portant à s’attaquer aux problèmes qui ont fini de mettre à genoux son pays. C’est donc une manière, pour lui, de lutter contre les effets désastreux du silence et de la résignation mais aussi de défendre son peuple meurtri par tant de violence. Cet article s’intéresse, ainsi, aux diverses manifestations du Mal dans ce roman négro-africain contemporain. Mots-clés : analyse, criminalité, négro-africain, roman contemporain, satire sociale, sorcellerie. ABSTRACT.  In the aftermath of the tragic Congolese civil war of 1998-2002, which ended with the fall of the dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, Evil, like an octopus with multiple tentacles, will continue to persist in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the basement so rich in minerals of all kinds. This paradoxical situation will push some rebellious spirits like Achille Ngoye into Witchcraft at close range to tackle the problems that have ended up kneeling his country. It is thus a way for him to fight against the disastrous effects of silence and resignation but also to defend his people bruised by so much violence. This article is interested in the various manifestations of Evil in this contemporary Negro-African novel. Keywords : analysis, criminality, negro-african, contemporary novel, social satire, witchcraft.

scholarly journals DYNAMICS OF FOREST COVER AND CARBON STOCK CHANGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: CASE OF WOOD-FUEL SUPPLY BASIN FOR KINSHASA

2015 ◽  
Vol 327 (327) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valery Gond ◽  
Emilien Dubiez ◽  
Marine Boulogne ◽  
Morgan Gigaud ◽  
Adrien Péroches ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Wood Fuel ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
République Démocratique Du Congo ◽  
Carbon Stock Change ◽  
Afrique Centrale ◽  
Stock Change

Afin de contribuer à la mise au point de mé- thodes de gestion durable des écosystèmes forestiers en Afrique centrale, la question de recherche suivante a été posée : l’analyse de l’évolution de la couverture végétale per- met-elle de comprendre et de documenter l’organisation spatiale et les mécanismes de la dégradation des forêts tropicales ? Pour cela, en République démocratique du Congo, le projet Makala a cartographié les arbres et les ressources forestières du bas- sin d’approvisionnement en bois-énergie de Kinshasa et a essayé de prédire son évolu- tion future. La carte a été réalisée à quatre périodes (1984, 2001, 2006 et 2012) avec une mosaïque de quatre images Landsat. L’estimation de la biomasse aérienne a été faite en 2012, par l’inventaire forestier de 317 parcelles (4 337 arbres de 44 espèces) dans les quatre types de couverture végétale, sur le plateau Batéké. Entre 2000 et 2012, le volume moyen de bois-énergie a chuté de plus de 50 % et les stocks de carbone de 75 % en 28 ans. La réduction drastique du couvert forestier, la baisse significative des périodes de jachère, l’augmentation des surfaces de savane, le déclin des stocks de biomasse et de carbone, constituent des signaux particulièrement forts. Mais ces premières estimations sont dérivées des données d’un petit échantillon, extrapolées au bassin d’approvisionnement. Il serait très utile d’augmenter l’échantillonnage, pour approcher des valeurs plus justes et concrètes. L’expérience du projet Makala montre clairement que l’analyse de l’évo- lution de la couverture végétale permet de comprendre et de documenter l’organisa- tion spatiale et les mécanismes de la dégra- dation des forêts. Mais seules une politique consciente et une gestion durable des terres des communautés, combinées avec une réintroduction des arbres dans les terres agricoles, peuvent initier un processus de restauration durable.

scholarly journals La Problématique D’intégration Des Migrants Ressortissants Du Rwanda Et Du Burundi En République Démocratique Du Congo

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Munenge Mudage Florent ◽  
Mangaiko Mudage Lebon
Keyword(s):  
Host Country ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Host Society ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Migration Policies ◽  
République Démocratique Du Congo ◽  
Legal Challenges ◽  
The Way

This article critically diagnoses the integration difficulties encountered by Rwandan and Burundian immigrants in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1960. Main treatments, xenophobic, and discriminatory practices used against the nationals of these two countries by indigenous Congolese people were analyzed in terms of obstacles to integration. The article also scrutinizes the derogatory, hegemonic, and disdainful behavior and attitudes of these immigrants towards the host society. The problems that these immigrants have to face from the authorities of the host country in the application of national migration policies were analyzed. Also, the way they were led into a clandestine life into the host country was also studied. The article, however, aims to reveal socio-cultural, political, and legal challenges which plague the daily life of Rwandan and Burundian nationals who have chosen the DRC as their second homeland.

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