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

Feb 7 (EFE) – Artists from several African cities gathered today at Tipo Studio in Nairobi to paint a mural in tribute to the victims of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 ...

Critical minerals factor into the fight.

In Stanford's first inaugural Congo Week, students and experts celebrate Congolese heritage and discuss important issues regarding the DRC.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a wealth of natural resources, including metals and minerals such as gold, tin and coltan, essential for manufacturing mobile phones and batteries for electric ...

Over 40 scholars from across the humanities and social sciences gathered at The Africa Institute Global Studies University ...

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo — On Monday, M23 rebels backed by Rwandan troops entered the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They have now taken control of the city ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo called Tuesday for immediate action by the UN Security Council to address an escalating crisis in the country, warning that if it fails to do so, “then it is the ...

Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have vowed to take their fight to the country's capital – but their attempts to march south are have been met by resistance. Rwanda-backed rebels ...