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 ...

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

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

The U.N.'s top human rights body was holding an urgent session on Friday on spiralling violence in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels ...

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

Three South African military personnel were killed and at least 14 more were wounded in fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the South African National Defence Union said in a ...

An African wedding, three funerals, and a suitcase of lost letters: A comprehensive series of articles on this topic ...

Interview - Director Johan Grimonprez discusses Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, his powerful exploration of Congo's decolonization struggle, in conversation with Peter Mertens, Belgian political leader ...

Following up on a slate of Fall programming that included theater legends and breakout dance stars, the Spring 2025 presentations at OZ Arts has unveiled their spring lineup. Learn more and see how to ...