Letter: Zaire irony
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Sir: As I drove to work at the United Nations this morning (27 June) I heard the arrest of the opposition leader in the former Zaire, Mr Tshisekedi, reported on the radio.
On arriving at work, I found on my desk an official circular concerning the country names terminology bulletin and announcing that "the new entry for the country formerly named Zaire should read the Democratic Republic of the Congo".
C RUSLING
Palais des Nations
Geneva
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments