Ashley Judd is trying to stay optimistic while ‘drowning in trauma’ after shattering leg in Congo

Ashley Judd has endured a harrowing experience since shattering her leg last month in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the two-time Golden Globe nominee is now recovering at home, where she’s surrounded by the support of friends and family. She’s staying optimistic while ‘drowning in trauma’ from the painful experience and took to … Read more

UK bans arrivals from Tanzania and Democratic Republic of Congo stop South African strain spreading

UK bans flights from Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo in latest bid to stop South African ‘more vaccine resistant’ Covid strain spreading here The UK will introduce a ban on arrivals from the two African nations from Friday The rule will not apply to returning UK nationals, and those with residency rights  It … Read more

The dapper ladies and gentlemen of the Congo

The dapper ladies and gentlemen of the Congo: Immaculate ‘Sapeurs’ turn heads as they stroll through slums in their incredible outfits Photographs have captured the dapper ladies and gentlemen of the Congo who dress as debonair dandies   British photographer Tariq Zaidi presents a fashion subculture whose followers are known as ‘Sapeurs’   Sashaying through the streets … Read more

Two new species of aquatic mice discovered in the Congo

A pair of newly discovered aquatic mice species – with elongated feet and water resistant fur – are amongst the ‘world’s rarest mammals’, a new study found. Researchers from the Field Museum, Chicago, say the mice are native to the remote Congo basin and evaded scientific detection due to political unrest in the area.  The … Read more

Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo 

I’m ready for my close ape! Orphaned gorillas pose for selfies with their carer in the Democratic Republic of Congo Pictures were taken in Virunga national park in Rumangabo, Democratic Republic of Congo Patrick Sadiki Karabaranga, 39, is the guardian of the orphaned gorillas and takes selfies with them every day The guardian has been … Read more

Locusts enter Congo for the first time since 1944

Locusts enter Congo for the first time since 1944 as devastating plague of the insects continues to spread across Africa The UN said the cluster of desert locusts arrived near the town of Bunia on Friday Since spawning on Ethiopia-Somalia border, the swarms have been blown inland  Governments are scrambling to prevent billion-strong swarms ravaging crops … Read more