Are Backhanders Rife In The Congolese Teaching Profession?

[cassa333]

Or was he just a crooked teacher?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-45816284

[Mamyalynne]

He's a crook.

[youngmafbog]

Most likely they are.

In some countries it is simply a way of doing business. Causes a real problem for Western countries who cannot give 'bribes'

[Zacs-Master]

Corruption in the Congo is a way of life:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corruption_in_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo

[ToraToraTora]

It's the African way.

[anotheoldgit]

Why have we so many Congolese over here, are they all refugees, if so from what are they escaping?

[sandyRoe]

AOG, war lords, civil war, and anarchy.

[maggiebee]

He sounds just like some of our politicians. Money for questions?

[anotheoldgit]

sandyRoe
/// AOG, war lords, civil war, and anarchy. ///

But why here, Africa is a big enough continent, surely they can find a country more suitable for their culture, weather and life style?

[Peter Pedant]

// But why here, Africa is a big enough continent, surely they can find a country more suitable for their culture, weather and life style? //

sure they can!

only last week - one said to me in French of course - I would rather be in bong-goola-land where the desert winds blow and the camels chomp on the ( vegetables and plants of some sort ) - and they dont have elections or taxes....

and I said - oh - yeah or no ! and you had to come to Manchester where it doesnt half poss down on a good day, no camels, desert winds, and there are elections and taxes
How awful !

[jno]

the African way, lol. Just trying to adapt to local customs, more likely

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/oct/10/tory-westminster-councillor-resigns-after-hospitality-inquiry