For sapeurs, appearance is a powerful way to make an impression and stand out in an environment often defined by hardship.

Analysis - In the two Congos, there's a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as "sapeurs", who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it ...

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