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 Congo, part of Africa’s Copperbelt region ... Wambua said humanitarian aid often fails to meet cultural needs. “One of the refugees told me that sometimes when they receive aid, they ...

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