Congo’s stylish sapeur movement goes beyond fashion – 5 deeper insights
For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.
The Street Journal3d
Power moves: the women changing Africa’s leadership
With Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah assuming high governmental positions in their respective countries, it seems the tide is finally ...
National Geographic news7d
On the trail of the elusive pangolin at a South African safari reserve
Photograph by Jonathan Gregson Working to ensure the mammal gets to amble through another few million years is Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. Owned by the ...
Rwanda-backed rebels move deeper into eastern Congo as UN reports executions and rapes
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels were expanding their presence in eastern Congo after capturing Goma, the region's ...
Daily Wrap on MSN9d
Eastern Congo crisis escalates as M23 captures Goma airport. A tragedy in India. This is what happened in the news overnight
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what the world agencies reported from Tuesday to Wednesday night. Rebels from M23 ...
Daily Wrap on MSN10d
Congo conflict escalates: Goma Airport seized amid Ebola threat. Tragedy in India. This is what happened in the news overnight
It happened while you were sleeping. Here's what the world agencies reported from Tuesday to Wednesday night. Rebels from the ...
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Congo tries to slow the assault of Rwanda-backed rebels amid reports of dead bodies in the streets
Congo’s security forces are fighting against Rwanda-backed rebels who advanced into a key eastern city in a major escalation ...
Alaska Dispatch News11d
Thousands flee fighting in Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels claim they’ve captured city of Goma
Fighting has escalated in recent days despite calls from the U.N. Security Council for the insurgents to withdraw.
AOL14d
The women taking their place at the Burns night top table
Burns suppers have traditionally been a male-led event but women are trying to bring a new spirit to the Bard's big night. "Robert Burns was a massive fan of women," says Kerry Burley, the ...