Zaire
How Muhammad Ali Stunned the World at the Rumble in the Jungle
The Rumble in the Jungle was a fight of such significance that it transcended boxing, perhaps even sport as a whole, to become a moment of 20th century history. This is how it happened.
How the Africa Cup of Nations Became a Powerful Propaganda Tool
Since its inception in 1957, the Africa Cup of Nations has been used to further political agendas across the continent. Here, we look at how its propaganda value has changed down the years.
'When We Were Kings' Is the Greatest Film Ever Made About Muhammad Ali
The classic documentary shows the Greatest at his most revolutionary during his run-up to fight George Foreman in Zaire in 1974.
Throwback Thursday: The Bizarre Tragedy of Zaire's World Cup Debut
Zaire qualified for their first World Cup in 1974 and hopes were high for the Leopards. But, under the obsessive scrutiny of President Mobutu, the team's dream quickly became a nightmare.
What Happens in China: Emmanuel Mudiay and the Future of Preps Abroad
An ankle injury has supposedly left Mudiay's draft stock in doubt, but the truth is that he's going to be fine and everyone should calm down.
'The Tone on the Ground Was Sheer Terror and Panic': Looking Back at the First Ebola Outbreak
VICE News speaks with a former CDC epidemiologist and investigator about his experience during the 1976 outbreak in Zaire and how it relates to the current epidemic in West Africa.
My Life with Big Men
In June 1993, CNN’s Africa correspondent Gary Striker wanted to interview Zaire’s ruler Mobutu Sese Seko about what amounted to a civil war in the southeastern part of the country while his army, unpaid for months, pillaged Kinshasa, its capital. I had...