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For DRC to survive, the tribe must die
The external influences at play in eastern DRC are a direct result of the DRC’s failure in governance, further exacerbated by ...
The African country with the shortest people on the continent
Many experts believe they are descended from the original Middle Stone Age expansion of anatomically modern humans.
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Congo's Stylish Sapeur Movement Goes Beyond Fashion - 5 Deeper Insights [analysis]
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 ...
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Paul Kagame and the war in Congo: Here’s what we know
On January 27, M23 rebels, a group synonymous with the March 23 Movement claimed that they had taken over Goma, on the ...
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Trial begins for 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians
BUKAVU, Congo — The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country’s conflict-battered east opened Monday. The soldiers are accused of ...
The Stanford Daily13d
Breaking the Silence: Stanford’s inaugural Congo Week examines culture and challenges
In Stanford's first inaugural Congo Week, students and experts celebrate Congolese heritage and discuss important issues regarding the DRC.
Washington Times13d
Congolese army tries to repel Rwanda-backed rebels in fighting that has killed some 700 people
GOMA, Congo (AP) — A weakened Congolese military fought back against Rwanda-backed rebels who the U.N. said were moving fast into the South Kivu province after seizing the region’s largest ...