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8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Updated November 2, 2022

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Puzzle Monday: A Divine Script From the Congo

by Alex Bellos
Flame spewing from the Nyiragongo Volcano, as seen across Lake Kivu.

Why Congo’s Nyiragongo Volcano Has Scientists on Edge

Fast lava and suspicious earthquakes mean people are still at risk.
by Robin George Andrews
Our Lady of Peace Cathedral sits on one of Bukavu’s tallest hills.

The Art Deco Capital of Central Africa

In Bukavu, beautiful buildings have an ugly colonial history. But locals want to save them.
by Carly Lunden
A marker commemorating the CATPA-IHA collaboration outside White Cube.

What Is This Art Gallery Doing on a Congolese Palm-Oil Plantation?

It is sparking debate about art, opportunity, and the legacy of colonialism.
by Sam Gaskin

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