Goma
People Are Returning to Homes Destroyed By Lava and the Photos are Nightmarish
The city of Goma was spared the worst of the lava flow, but hundreds of homes are still thought to have been destroyed after Mount Nyiragongo erupted in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Second-Deadliest Outbreak of Ebola Ever is About to Spread to a Third Country
A second case in the Congolese border city Goma is raising fears the outbreak will spread into Rwanda.
Bismack Biyombo's Past and Present in the Congo
Bismack Biyombo has a deep connection to the Democratic Republic of Congo. His focus on youth programs and empowerment in Goma brought us see the basketball infrastructure that he's built countrywide.
Bismack Biyombo's Past and Present in the Congo
Bismack Biyombo has a deep connection to the Democratic Republic of Congo. His focus on youth programs and empowerment in Goma brought us see the basketball infrastructure that he's built countrywide.
Cafes, Croissants, and Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
After decades of civil war, the cafe scene in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is slowly beginning to take off, providing both new delicious food options and a sense of normalcy to a conflict-scarred region.
One of Sub-Saharan Africa's Busiest Cities Came to a Halt in Protest Against the President
Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was paralyzed by a strike urging president Joseph Kabila to end his rule after 15 years in power.
Peaceful DR Congo Protest Turns Into Riot After Men Attack With Batons and Planks
An opposition protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo's president descended into chaos when unidentified armed men attacked.
An Australian Gallery Is the Latest Venue to Ban Selfie Sticks
Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art has banned selfie sticks, presumably after too many people swung them close to art in the pursuit of the perfect #artselfie.
Bloody Protests Force Lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of Congo to Change Controversial Election Plan
A proposed law would have delayed the country's upcoming presidential election pending a nationwide census, but deadly protests prompted a change of plans.
Here's What Happened When Akon Headlined the Peace One Day Concert in the Congo
Sound like an incongruous scene? Well now imagine Akon performing in a big plastic ball.
'Peace One Day': Jude Law and Akon Try to Calm DR Congo Conflict, with a Concert
The brainchild of British actor Jeremy Gilley, the movement aims for one day of global peace a year. But not everyone in Goma is impressed by the celebrity efforts.
Unrest in Congo Is Spreading to the Rwandan Border
Goma, a Congolese city bordering Rwanda, is the flashpoint at the heart of the conflict ravaging eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. With the help of a UN fighting force, the Congolese army drove rebels from Goma, but questions remain as to how...