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

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 ...

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.

At a Congo Week event highlighting Congolese women, Wambua said humanitarian aid often fails to meet cultural needs. “One of the refugees told me that sometimes when they receive aid ...

In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the shimmering waters of Lake Kivu meet rolling green ...

Since flag independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960 and since the gruesome murder of its founding president, Patrice ...

Days after protests erupted over Goma's fall to M23 rebels and Rwandan forces, Kinshasa remained paralyzed. Fear has halted ...

The capture of Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, last week by the M23 rebel group follows a three-year insurgency heavily supported by neighbouring Rwanda despite its ...

Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels Foreign powers condemn Rwanda's involvement in Congo conflict Congo seeks sanctions to pressure Rwanda into negotiations KINSHASA, Feb 3 (Reuters ...

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Rwanda welcomed on Sunday calls for a summit of two African regional groups to discuss the escalating conflict in DR Congo.The M23 armed ...