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Daniel Michombero is a journalist based in Goma, Congo The Democratic Republic. Spécialiste en vidéo, documentariste, Reporter, éditeur à www.libregrandlac.com , membre fondateur de www.congocheck.net , www.ouraganfm.com , bloggeur et vidéaste à www.habarirdc.net , Fixer,… Daniel Michombero est journaliste depuis mai 2009, il a couvert la guerre de m23 en 2013 au Nord-Kivu, Mutebusi dans la ville de Bukavu en RDC et ADF à Beni. Actuellement il travaille avec des agences et medias internationaux à travers le monde. Daniel Michombero vit dans la région hostile de la RDC, il couvre des évènements sensibles et il est habitué à la guerre. Il parle Français, Anglais, Swahili, Lingala, Kinyarwanda et autre dialecte de la RDC. Daniel Michombero était d’abord correspondant audio, puis TV, il est devenu présentateur Radio, puis Télé, bloggeur, webmaster, éditeur, photo journaliste et aujourd’hui, il combine le tout parfois.
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DRC: This photo does not show a runway where planes arrive with weapons and leave with minerals
A photo circulating on social media claiming to show a runway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) used for importing weapons and exporting minerals is debunked by Congo Check. The image, originally taken in Beni, is falsely attributed to an airport in Minembwe. The runway, known as Wageni, was built in the 1990s by the Enzymes Raffiners Association (ENRA) and is no longer in use. The article provides historical context and clarifies that the photo does not depict any current illicit activities.
Rachel Zihindula, Female Referee from Goma Recruited by FIFA
At 24, Rachel Zihindula from Goma has been recruited by FIFA as an international referee, recognized for her rigorous and firm refereeing. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces various challenges, including the financial dependency of families on relatives in Europe, who are unable to assist due to the Covid-19 crisis. Teachers in North Kivu are experiencing hardships with unpaid salaries amid the pandemic. The ANR's prisons are notorious, with conditions still to be verified despite closure claims. Goma is dealing with a high murder rate, raising safety concerns. Post-Kabila Congo holds hopes for a better life, despite controversies surrounding Félix Tshisekedi's victory. The 'Watoto wetu' software from Goma ensures timely vaccination for children. A fixed exchange rate set by Minister Steve Mbikayi has been well received by students and parents.
Attention, this image of an alleged marriage between a man and three twin sisters is a capture from a film
Images circulating on social media claiming to show a man marrying three twin sisters in Sud-Kivu are actually scenes from a film. Congo Check verified the information by interviewing the actor who played the groom, the cameraman, and a local filmmaker, all of whom confirmed the event was staged for a movie. The video was filmed in Goma, and the actors involved are not married in real life. The misinformation has been widely shared and believed by many online.
No, the US Ambassador did not travel to install a municipal chief in Minembwe
The article debunks false claims that US Ambassador Mike Hammer traveled to Minembwe to install a municipal chief. It clarifies that Hammer arrived two days after the installation ceremony for a different mission. Both the local civil society and the US Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed that the ambassador's visit was unrelated to the installation event. The article emphasizes the importance of verifying information to avoid spreading false news.
DRC: Was a 244-carat diamond found in the Mongbengbe River?
A widely shared claim about the discovery of a 244-carat diamond in the Mongbengbe River is false. Congo Check's investigation found no evidence supporting the claim. The precious stone was actually found in the Tshuapa province, not Mongala. Tshuapa's governor, Pancrace Boongo, confirmed the discovery of an unidentified precious stone and plans to send it to Kinshasa for evaluation. Mongala's governor, Bienvenue Seti, stated that there is no information about such a discovery in his province.
False, the social fund of the DRC did not require the Covid-19 vaccine for its day laborers
Several social media posts falsely claim that the Social Fund of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requires its day laborers to get the Covid-19 vaccine before working. A video shared on WhatsApp and other platforms shows people protesting this alleged requirement. However, Congo Check's investigation reveals that the vaccine in question is actually a tetanus vaccine, not a Covid-19 vaccine. The Social Fund's communication team clarifies that the tetanus vaccine has long been required for worker protection. The DRC has not introduced any Covid-19 vaccines as of the date of the article.
Attention, this protocol on medications taken in isolation hospitals for Coronavirus patients is false
A message circulating on social media claiming to list medications taken by COVID-19 patients in isolation hospitals is false, according to Congo Check. The official protocol validated by the Democratic Republic of the Congo's health authorities in March 2020 does not include these medications. The official protocol emphasizes community approaches to slow transmission, such as proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and symptomatic treatment for confirmed cases. Eric Kitsa, a communication coordinator for the COVID-19 response, confirms that any medical protocol must be validated by the scientific team and government, not shared through social media.
Coronavirus: There is no evidence of monetization of corpses by the response team in the DRC
Several videos circulating in Kinshasa hospitals claim to show evidence of monetization of corpses by COVID-19 response teams. However, investigations by Congo Check reveal these claims to be false. John Bokene, an administrator at the Cinquantenaire Hospital, and Steve Ahuka Mundeke, Incident Manager in the COVID-19 response, refute these allegations, explaining the protocols and financial constraints faced by the response teams. The misinformation has led to community resistance and attacks on response teams, further complicating efforts to manage the pandemic.
Le 30 décembre 2018, alors que la population de la RDC se rendait aux urnes pour voter leur président, une catégorie des Congolais vivant au Rwanda interdit de voter, un reportage diffusé sur africanews. ‘‘ La fermeture des frontières prive certains électeurs du droit de vote’’
Le 04 décembre 2018, #TogetherWeSpeak : « Emploi : affaire de tribu ou de mérite ? » Une vidéo réalisée pour la communauté Habari RDC. En effet, il y a beaucoup d’autres réalisations vidéo et sonores.
Comment enrayer ce spirale infernale sur le lac Kivu, une embarcation a chaviré avec à son bord 80 personnes. Mon reportage est à la deuxième position dans les titres du journal Afrique sur TV5 Monde de ce Lundi 06 mai 2019
En date du lundi 15 juillet 2019, la maladie à Virus Ebola est déclarée en ville de Goma, mon reportage vidéo sur France 24.
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