
| Coordinates | 45°30′″N73°40′″N |
|---|---|
| Official name | Brazzaville |
| Pushpin map | Republic of the Congo |
| Map caption | Map of the Republic of Congo showing Brazzaville. |
| Coordinates display | inline,title |
| Coordinates region | CG |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Republic of the Congo |
| Subdivision type1 | Capital district |
| Subdivision name1 | Brazzaville |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Hugues Ngouelondélé |
| Population as of | 2001 |
| Population total | 1,018,541 |
| Population urban | 1.5 million |
| Population metro | Incl. Kinshasa: 9 million |
| Area total km2 | 100 |
| Population density km2 | 10185.4 |
| Elevation ft | }} |
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo and is located on the Congo River. As of the 2001 census, it has a population of 1,018,541 in the city proper, and about 1.5 million in total when including the suburbs located in the Pool Region. The populous city of Kinshasa (more than 10 million inhabitants in 2009), capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lies just across the Congo River from Brazzaville. Together with Kinshasa, the combined conurbation of Kinshasa-Brazzaville has thus nearly 12 million inhabitants. Over a third of the population of the Republic of Congo lives in the capital, and it is home to 40% of non-agricultural employment. It is also a financial and administrative capital.
While Kinshasa lies to the south, Brazzaville lies to the north of the Congo River. The city is inland from the Atlantic Ocean and south of the equator. The city is a commune that is separated from the other regions of the republic; it is surrounded by the Pool Region. Around the city is a large savanna. The town is relatively flat, and situated at an altitude of .
French control over the area was made official by the Berlin Conference of 1884. The city became the capital first of the French Congo, and then of French Equatorial Africa, a federation of states which encompassed Gabon, the Central African Republic and Chad. In 1924, the Congo-Océan railway was brought into service which linked Brazzaville with the port of Pointe-Noire.
During World War II Brazzaville, and the rest of French Equatorial Africa, remained beyond the control of Vichy France. In 1944, Brazzaville hosted a meeting of the Free French forces and representatives of France's African colonies. The resulting Brazzaville Declaration was intended to redefine the relationship between France and its African colonies after the war.
Until the 1960s, the city was divided into European (the center of the city) and African sections (Poto-Poto, Bacongo, and Makélékélé). In 1980 it became a "commune" separated from the Pool Region and divided into seven "arrondissements": Makélékélé (1), Bacongo (2), Poto-Poto (3), Moungali (4), Ouenzé (5), Talangaï (6) and Mfilou (7).
The city has frequently been a staging ground for wars, including conflicts between rebel and government forces and between forces of the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. It was also the scene of bloody civil wars throughout the 1990s which resulted in thousands of civilian deaths and which forced hundreds of thousands of refugees to flee the city.
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa is based in Brazzaville on a vast campus at the Cité du Djoué.
Taxis are available on every street and are easily recognized, being painted with a green body and white top, and the fare for a short trip is CF700. About twenty percent of the vehicles in Brazzaville are taxis. There are also collective taxis that drive certain routes and charge CF150.
Walking is quite safe, even while carrying expensive equipment and money, and since Brazzaville is relatively small it is easy enough to get around on foot.
Category:Populated places in the Republic of the Congo Category:Capitals in Africa Category:Communities on the Congo River Category:Populated places established in 1880 Category:Departments of the Republic of the Congo Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo – Republic of the Congo border crossings
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| Coordinates | 45°30′″N73°40′″N |
|---|---|
| name | Jessy Matador |
| background | solo_singer |
| birth name | Jessy Kimbangi |
| birth date | October 27, 1982 |
| origin | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| genre | Zouk, Dancehall, Reggae, Hip hop, Coupé-Décalé, Ndombolo, Kuduro |
| occupation | Singer, Dancer |
| years active | 2001–present |
| label | Wagram Records |
| associated acts | La Sélésao, Magic System |
| website | selesao.skyrock.com }} |
In 2005, he decided to create his own group called "La Sélésao" composed of members Dr.Love, Linho and Benkoff. The same members also formed the first edition of the group Magic System. In late 2007, they signed with Oyas Records before signing with Wagram Records in spring 2008.
They released their début single "Décalé Gwada" in June 2008, becoming one of the hits of that summer. On 24 November 2008 the group released the album ''Afrikan New Style'', a musical hybrid of African and Caribbean influences with more urban sounds. The style includes influences of zouk, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, Coupé-Décalé, ndombolo and kuduro.
In December 2008, they released their second single "Mini Kawoulé".
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Category:1982 births Category:Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2010 Category:French Eurovision Song Contest entrants Category:French male singers Category:French people of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo emigrants to France Category:Living people
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| Coordinates | 45°30′″N73°40′″N |
|---|---|
| name | Serge Ibaka |
| position | Power forward |
| height ft | 6 |
| height in | 10 |
| weight lb | 235 |
| team | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| number | 9 |
| nationality | Congolese/Spanish |
| birth date | September 18, 1989 |
| birth place | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
| draft round | 1 |
| draft pick | 24 |
| draft year | 2008 |
| draft team | Seattle SuperSonics |
| career start | 2007 |
| teams | CB L'Hospitalet (LEB) (2007–2008)Ricoh Manresa (2008–2009)Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–present) }} |
In July, 2009, the Oklahoma City Thunder paid the buyout, and signed him to a two year contract with two more optional seasons.
Ibaka, who spoke no English when he first arrived in the NBA, depended on the help of teammate Moses Ehambe to translate for him. After a lengthy, dedicated year of learning English in addition to the NBA game, Ibaka now speaks a total of four languages: Lingala (native language), French, Spanish, and English.
Although coming to the NBA as a raw talent, Ibaka has managed to become a starter in the Thunder rotation. Ibaka is often used for his energy in the paint, whether on defense or rebounding. In his first NBA season, Ibaka played 18.1 minutes per game in 73 games, averaging 6.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. His blocks average led all rookies in the 2009-2010 season, and he ranked number 20 overall. In the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, he played in 6 games, averaging 25.5 minutes, 7.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2 blocks per game. His 7 blocks in game two in Los Angeles was a record (youngest player to have 7 blocks in playoff game).
On February 19th, 2011, Serge Ibaka participated in the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He began the contest with a dunk from the free-throw line. In the second round, Ibaka grabbed a stuffed animal from the rim with his mouth and dunked in one motion. On April 23, 2011 Serge Ibaka perhaps had one of his best games to date in a playoff game against the Denver Nuggets. Ibaka scored 22 points with 16 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
Internationally, Ibaka plays for the Spain national basketball team as he was granted Spanish citizenship on July 15, 2011.
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His second CD, ''Coupe Bibamba'' (1998) made him known throughout Africa, Europe and America. This was followed by ''Kafou Kafou'' (2001) and his most recent album, ''Mondongo'' (2004), which features Japponais, Dally Kimoko, Caen Madoka, Djudjuchet, Josky Kiambukuta and Simaro Lutumba. He is also credited as an atalaku (animateur) on some soukous records. Awilo now lives in France and is engaged to musician Barbara Kanam.
Awilo's relatives in the music industry include his father Victor Longomba a founding member of T.P OK Jazz as well as The Longombas who are a popular afro-fusion group based in Kenya.
In the year 2008 Awilo Longomba released the new album ''Super-Man'' which was another success. Awilo continued his popularity in USA/ Canada while on tour with Nabtry International Cultural Dancers, an African dance group founded in 2007 by Grace Haukwa. The ''Super-Man'' tour was successful throughout 2008 and 2009. By popular votes and a historic win at the International Reggae and World Music Awards with over 120 countries voting in, ''Super-Man'' won the Best Soukous Entertainer Award 2009. CEO and founder of Nabtry Grace Haukwa, who represents Awilo in the US, received the award on Awilo's behalf at the ceremony.
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