Peter Lewenstein

[Peter Lewenstein @PeterLewenstein]

@jasonkstearns ... but I agree also with @JasonStearns’ point that M23 is only ever in a position to cause serious trouble when Rwanda supports it; and Rwanda only does this when the West allows it to. After more than 30 years of conflict, the poor people of eastern DRC deseve better.

[Peter Lewenstein @PeterLewenstein]

@jasonkstearns I agree with the comment that the origins of this conflict go back to well before the emergence of M23 – in fact to before the Rwandan genocide and its fallout in eastern Congo. But ... (see next reply)

[Peter Lewenstein @PeterLewenstein]

@DominickGDonald Hi Dominick, thanks for your interest in Bukavu Blues and sorry for the late reply - I rarely go on Twitter. I'd be very happy to send you a copy, if you're still interested - if you are, what's your address? PS My email is [email protected]

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@peterbiles @BarnabyPhillips @BBCAfrica Thanks Peter! I hope you’re well. And thanks Barnaby! Sorry for late reply, I’m not often on Twitter

[Peter Lewenstein @PeterLewenstein]

Back to #Tahrir Square ... the Egyptian protesters who're not giving up. BBC Network Africa, Friday morning #Egypt @BBCAfrica

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#Malawi takes on #Bashir ... who'll win? BBC Network Africa, Friday morning

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Life in rebel-held northern #Mali - BBC Network Africa, Thursday morning

[Celeste Hicks @ChadCeleste]

wow feel quite emotional after an interview with a resident in #kidal #mali talking about protests against #ansardine

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How simple solar-powered lamps can change the world .. by letting kids study after sunset. BBC Network Africa, Tuesday morning #solarenergy

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How did these South Sudanese leaders get their hands on $4bn in the first place? BBC Network Africa Tuesday morning. #SouthSudan @BBCAfrica

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Why would two nutty presidents be interested in Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee? BBC Network Africa, Friday #satire

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Istanbul II, 15th International Conference on #Somalia. Will the Somalis be able convince them they're serious? BBC Network Africa Friday

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Will the #Talyor sentence give new impetus to those calling for justice for vicitms of the war in #Liberia? BBC Network Africa Thursday

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@estherclimate Hi Esther, BBC Network Africa would like to talk to you about elders and youngers. Please dm me your number and I'll call.

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Charles Taylor to be sentenced Wednesday. What will he get? 80 years? BBC Network Africa will set the scene. #taylor #warcrimes

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D-Day in #Nigeria .. but is that D for Democracy - or D for Dangerous Times? BBC Network Africa Tuesday morning. #Naija

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#Tuaregs? #Islamists? Who's really in control in northern #Mali? BBC Network Africa, Monday morning

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When war is good ... the world according to the Resident Presidents, on BBC Network Africa, Friday

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D-Day for the world's biggest telescope - will it be an #Africa Day present for South Africa? BBC Network Africa, Friday

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Maybe the #Mali coupists have been playing a longer game than we thought ... next moves: a new constitution and President #Sanogo ??