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In Congo Stories, John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba reveal how the people of Congo are fighting back against a tidal wave of international exploitation and governmental oppression to make things better for their nation, their communities, and their families. The book contains stunning photographs taken by actor Ryan Gosling, Bafilemba's profiles of heroic Congolese activists, and Prendergast's narratives of the extraordinary history and evolving social movements that directly link the Congo with the United States and Europe. Congo Stories provides windows into the history, the people, the challenges, the possibilities, and the movements that could change the course of Congo's destiny. JOHN PRENDERGAST is a New York Times bestselling author who founded and runs both the Enough Project and The Sentry. FIDEL BAFELIMBA is a Congolese field researcher who coordinates a civil society network called GATT-RN. RYAN GOSLING is an actor and filmmaker. CHOUCHOU NAMEGABE is a Congolese journalist and activist, who founded and directs AFEM – South Kivu Women’s Media Association https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781455584642 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices