The great strength of your blog was that it was going to follow a particular issue - poverty - in the Congo: an absolutely fascinating and important subject. Unfortunately, it never really took off, and I only note 8 posts, two of which are mine. Hence, its very hard to comment on to what degree you've come to understand the issues, and the Congo. I've commented on almost all the posts you made, and hence can't say much more at this stage.
The blog does use a striking image as a kind of banner, but really involves very little, if any, design. You might want to consider placing a greater emphasis on design and consistently posting, and developing a fuller knowledge of the subject in any future such endeavours.
Food for thought going forward.
