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Simon Kimbangu, founder of one of Africa’s largest independent churches, spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged his ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Kinshasa » Culture: Local culture shapes the Zairean liturgy
Easter in the Democratic Republic of the Congo—where congregants celebrate with the Zairean Rite, the only Vatican-approved liturgy shaped by local culture, alive with song, dance, and striking ritual ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Kinshasa » Culture: 'You'll have a long life': In DR Congo, maggots and caterpillars are prized food
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — They're tastier than they look. Edible insects in the form of wriggling maggots or hairy caterpillars are both delicacy and staple in the Democratic Republic ...
News Democratic Republic Congo » Kinshasa » Culture: DRC: Dozens gather for 'standing parliament' in Kinshasa
A street vendor sells a flag during traffic ahead of the presidential elections, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.