Leopards Zaire Ltd Green Cat DTG My flight from Algiers was

My flight from Algiers was a bit bumpy

just when you think you've got it figured out

Despite assurances from the gate agent in Saint Maarten

My bag had gone on an extended holiday

inside was a re-arranged office with two small sofas pushed together

Leopards Zaire Ltd Green Cat DTG My flight from Algiers wasIn November 1965, Joseph Desire Mobutu orchestrated a military coup and took control of Congo. By 1971, he had changed the name of the country to Zaire, intending to reflect a new identity and spirit for the nation while promoting his policy of "authenticit," which called for a return to traditional African values and culture. The name "Zaire" was derived from the Kikongo word "nzere," meaning "the river that swallows all rivers. Despite the name