Temp - look, buddy, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that you weren't accusing me of being a troll. And I really hope you weren't accusing Mobutu of being a troll, as he is one of the very few on this site who know what he's talking about ref: DRC.
If you are interested, I propose you read this:
In Rebel Country - By James Verini | Foreign Policy
Which is a pretty good eye-witness account of the situation on the ground; and re-read Mobutu's first post in this thread, which cuts straight to the chase. It's about minerals and the control of mining and trading. That's all.
CNN? CNN International (which is about 60% reliable?) or CNN domestic, which is probably 10% or less reliable?
Anyway, enough on this subject. Ten years in Africa? Maybe ten years in a camp compound - maybe Loki? Hanging out at the bar drinking Tusker with aid workers and pilots, and spooks and hacks and the rest? There are lot of different Africas out here, bud, and the bar at Trackmark or 748 or Kate's is not always the best place to see them from.
Anyway kwaheri sana, rafiki.