Originally published by Africa Is A Country · Louis Mukoma Fargues. Read the full story →
After years of heartbreak, Congolese fans are guarding their expectations ahead of a decisive play-off for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DR Congo players celebrate their penalty shootout victory over Egypt at the 2023 AFCON. Source: CAF (fair use). Whenever I visit Kinshasa, getting a haircut is part of the ritual. There’s something about the barbers here—even the ones working on the street—that always impresses me. This time, I went to Rachidi, who was recommended by a wewa, or mototaxi