One of the wonders of my biannual visits to the Congo is that each time offers some new and exciting experiences. Traveling on Ethiopian Airlines yesterday I witnessed a fight breaking out on the aircraft. I was in the very back section with about 30 others where 2 Congolese women got into a discussion that turned into an argument of screaming, crying, etc. I might add that in all my time in Congo, I have never seen a conflict become physical. This was no exception.

 As anyone knowing Africa knows a good conflict is a community affair and soon the whole section was contributing their opinions. Even the young lady sitting in front of me far from the action and too small to look over the seat was hollering out her contribution to the argument. I was concerned that a total riot could break out. Fortunately, some larger mature Congolese ladies stepped in and over time, settle everyone down.

 Myself and a bunch of Chinese passengers just watched and probably wished we too could contribute to the discussion if we knew what was going on.