The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of today’s violence can be traced back to old problems.

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 ...

The two regional blocs are holding a historic joint Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government in Tanzania ...