"Welcome to Soweto," reads the name of a small store, with the flags of South Africa and DR Congo either side of the phrase.The small maroon container shop deals in everyday products, from soft drinks ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) owes much of its global renown to its music, which reflects its cultural diversity ...

Ndaitwah, the country's first woman in the top job, pledged on Friday (March 21) to diversify the economy in an attempt to address high unemployment rates. Rachel Graham reports.

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When Chia is offered a book deal in the US, she thinks it’s for her “light, funny takes on travel”, but it turns out the publisher wants her to go to the Congo to write about violence against women.

Some beauty. (audience laughing) [Alla] That first group of laywomen, the very first thing they did was call for a vote on women in the priesthood. [Deputy] And we as a committee believe that the ...

Patrons of Walla Walla Indian Cuisine in Washington often inquired if the restaurant would expand to Bend. Bhavna Pardeshi, who owns the Indian restaurant with her family, wasn’t convinced until ...

It is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman – or a Christian ... The Democratic Republic of Congo is 95% Christian, yet the faithful are being targeted by jihadists.

On International Women’s Day (8 March), the Collectif celebrates its vision: a world where literacy unlocks women’s power to drive sustainable development, social cohesion, and lasting peace.

DRC: the exploitation of resources goes hand in hand with extreme violence against women In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women’s bodies are on the front line of violence. In mining areas, ...