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Congo: Pygmy Women Leader And Environmental Activist Appointed Minister In South Kivu

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Congo: Pygmy Women Leader And Environmental Activist Appointed Minister In South Kivu

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On June 5th, Governor Marcellin Chisambo announced a reshuffle of the government of the Congolese province of South Kivu. Three weeks ago, three ministers were thrown out following a motion of no confidence in the provincial Parliament. One of the new ministers is Adolphine Byayuwa Muley, 42 years old. She will lead the ministry of environment and agriculture.

Adolphine Muley has, since 2000, led a local organization for the empowerment of Pygmy and Twa women – Union pour l’émancipation de la femme autochtone (UEFA). Mrs Muley, who was born in Bunyakiri in the north of the province, comes from a family with its roots in the Twa community.

We invite our users to read the complete article published June 5 2013

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On June 5th, Governor Marcellin Chisambo announced a reshuffle of the government of the Congolese province of South Kivu. Three weeks ago, three ministers were thrown out following a motion of no confidence in the provincial Parliament. One of the new ministers is Adolphine Byayuwa Muley, 42 years old. She will lead the ministry of environment and agriculture.

Adolphine Muley has, since 2000, led a local organization for the empowerment of Pygmy and Twa women – Union pour l’émancipation de la femme autochtone (UEFA). Mrs Muley, who was born in Bunyakiri in the north of the province, comes from a family with its roots in the Twa community.

We invite our users to read the complete article published June 5 2013

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