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The island nation of Comoros is hoping geothermal power from steaming volcanos could help plug the gap in its energy supply, as power cuts continue hitting the economy.
Kidnapping for cash thrives in eastern DR Congo
[Article] Kidnapping for cash is a flourishing activity in North Kivu, a strife-wracked eastern province of the Democratic Republic of Congo where victims cannot count on the state and security forces to halt the racket. Insecurity runs so high in this region that some charitable organisations like the international Red Cross have been forced to suspend operations for months on end, despite crying needs among a population mired in grinding poverty.
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Floribert was snatched from his village in eastern Congo last May. The kidnappers initially demanded 1,500 dollars for his release. But they settled for the 500 dollars his family managed to raise.Floribert is glad to be free but worried about how he'll pay back his relatives. He makes just 5 dollars...
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