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As an additional measure of reassurance, AFRINIC has commissioned a security agency, Salama Fikira, to undertake a full Security Assessment of the meeting venue and the surrounding areas. The report is available to be downloaded below.

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Salama Fikira (SF) has been contracted to conduct a security assessment of Nairobi, Kenya, for AIS'17, which is to be held at the Boma Inn Hotel. 

The report highlights that the overall threat level at the Boma hotels is considered to be low, with no inhibitive risks identified during the assessment. Comprehensive security measures – physical, human and technical – have been implemented at the complex, which are assessed to effectively mitigate most common security threats in Nairobi. While crime rates are at a high level throughout Nairobi, the immediate surroundings of the site experience relatively few security-related incidents. However, significant threats to individuals travelling to and from the site from criminal elements, incidents in civil unrest remain in place.

Download the PDF Version of the report 

 

Salama Fikira

Salama Fikira is an African risk management consultancy headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with regional offices throughout East, Central and West Africa. The company supports multi-sector industries in the land and maritime dimensions, creating business assurance in complex and difficult environments for private, corporate and government entities. Since 2005, Salama Fikira has been providing risk management and commercial land based security operations across Africa and on the high seas. From its four divisions, Salama Fikira is able to offer a range of services tailored to fit each client’s unique requirement. The divisions secure assets, facilitate business, build assurance and help encourage sensible and managed entry, expansion and growth into the African market.

For any enquiries regarding this report or any other company deliverables, please contact:

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This report is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from any action as a result of the contents of this report. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information within the report but Salama Fikira can take no responsibility for inaccuracies of fact or deduction. All images are subject to copyright.

 

 

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Cuisine

Fish whether grilled or in soups is widely consumed in Congo.

The chikwangue: the staple food.

The Saka Saka is made from cassava leaves, palm oil, smoked fish and peanut butter.

Saka Saka can be consumed with bush meat or smoked fish, or with Plantain, fufu and Kwanga. 

The Liboke: Stew of chicken, fish, vegetables and wild leaves. 

The Moambe chicken (Mossaka): Roast chicken cooked in a thick sauce made from palm nut extracts.

The Moukalou: Fish soup that can be tasted with coconut juice and peanut paste. 

Palm wine: Palm wine was rediscovered during the war period. It is found throughout the country. Milky drink in appearance and  fruity in taste, palm wine can be slightly sparkling after fermentation.

 

Music

Congolese jazz, Congo Music , soukous or rumba , dance music that mixes Western forms (rock, etc.)  Famous singers from Congo include Les Bantous de la Capitale, Papa Wemba from Congo Kinsasha and Passi.

 

Sape

Literally stands for Society of Ambianceurs and Elegant People,  gathers various clubs, bars or individuals who are passionate about the art of dressing elegantly.

Colourful dressing, dance, eccentricity, bowing, the sapper acts, in style.

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Nature Parks

The Republic of the Congo and five other Central African countries: Cameroon , Central African Republic , Democratic Congo, Gabon , Equatorial Guinea are part of the Congo Basin, a region with 230 million hectares of vast forest. The Congo Basin rainforest is the second in the world in terms of area after the Amazon.

These forests are home to over 400 species of mammals, over 1000 species of birds and probably more than 10,000 plant species of which about 3,000 are endemic. Uniquely this Central African region is home elephants, gorillas , forest buffalo, bongo , and okapi in large numbers over vast areas.

There are three main national parks in Congo:

Places to Visit

You can visit these popular tousist spots in Pointe-Noire.

  • Mâ-Loango Museum
  • Diosso Gorge
  • Le Bas Kouilou and its Delta

Transport

By Plane

Pointe Noire (PNR) has international connections and a few domestic Congolese airlines ferrying over to Brazzaville.

By Taxi

Taxis are blue. 700 CFA generally gets you around a neighbourhood. This goes up to 1000 CFA at night. 

By Train

There is a new jungle train, the Epic Jungle Train of Africa, which is open since 2013, passes through the new Congo Ocean Railway. This train leaves twice a week from the capital and takes 8-13 hours to reach the coast. 

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