More than just music, the event became a case study in how nations of the Global South can leverage culture as a tool of soft power. A full house—and a political message Over 20,000 attendees packed ...

Congo, officially known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is a country located in central Africa. It is the ...

The Belgian ruler Leopold II had elaborate plans to extract resources from Africa. Pachyderms played a part.

Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint agreement a rare bright spot in the conflict. By Ruth Maclean The ...