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 ...

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

Nearly 3,000 people were killed over the last week as rebels captured a key city in one of the deadliest battles in the ...

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