Democratic Republic of Congo
Chronicling conflict and survival in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new photo exhibition documents how a brutal conflict on the eastern edge of the country continues to devastate the lives of civilians.
Written by: Miss Rosen
A dreamlike journey into the Democratic Republic of Congo
Photographer Léonard Pongo takes us on a sensory and psychological exploration of daily life in the Congo.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The wild style of the men and women of the Congo
Dressed to the nines — British photographer Tariq Zaidi recounts documenting a fashion subculture, whose followers are known as Sapeurs. Most have ordinary day jobs as taxi-drivers, tailors and gardeners, but as soon as they clock off they transform themselves into debonair dandies.
Written by: Miss Rosen
How women in Congo are beating period stigma
Goma girls club — In Goma, menstruation is taboo, with many girls being ostracised from their communities. Photographer Elizabeth Dalziel meets the activists trying to change that.
Written by: Elizabeth Dalziel
The photographer turning oral histories into stunning images
Congo Tales — In Congo Tales: Told by the People of Mbomo, Pieter Henket has created a visual library of personal histories, telling the story of one small town in the Republic of Congo.
Written by: Miss Rosen
The Congolese dandies who see fashion as a way of life
Maximum Effect — 'La Sape' is a lifestyle built on a simple set of values: dress sharp, act with integrity and inspire others. This is why they do what they do.
Written by: Cian Traynor (intro). Interviews by Alice Mann
The radio station in Kinshasa where homeless teens run the show
A sanctuary for homeless youth — When director Rowan Pybus was commissioned to make a film in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, he found a vibrant city marred by child poverty. His virtual reality film reveals the inspirational radio project seeking to change the way homeless youth in the city’s slums are seen.
Written by: Charlotte Irwin