For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.

Congolese Civilians Caught in a Growing Rebellion Face a Terrible Choice GISENYI, Rwanda (AP) — Many of the millions of people trapped in eastern Congo's escalating rebellion face a terrible ...

In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted ...