The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of ...

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

Over twenty years ago, violence in the Democratic Republic ... At a Congo Week event highlighting Congolese women, Wambua said humanitarian aid often fails to meet cultural needs.

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

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 ...