Dossier
Congolese diaspora
Coverage of Congolese diaspora in the Nexus archive.
- Belgium's Congolese heartland sees victory in defeat
Belgium's Matongé district, a hub for the Congolese diaspora, celebrated the DR Congo vs. England match, with supporters viewing the team's strong performance as a victory despite a narrow defeat. The match, the biggest for DR Congo since 1974, highlighted the historical and cultural ties between Belgium and DR Congo, shaped by colonial rule. Congolese fans in Brussels outnumbered and out-enthusiased English supporters.
- Returning home to invest: Some entrepreneurs see opportunities in DRC despite instability
Some Congolese diaspora entrepreneurs are returning to DR Congo to invest despite instability in the eastern region and Ebola concerns. Jean Luc Luboya Tshishimbi, CEO of Bio Happy Farms, represents entrepreneurs focusing on opportunities amid challenges.