Why Zaire is called Heart of Darkness?
To enter into Zaire or “Heart of darkness” is to enter a vast land of remarkable beauty and rampant corruption, incredible poverty and spiritual vitality. Many Zaireans told NCR they despaired of being able to end either the corruption impoverishing their lives or the endless political games in Kinshasa sapping their hopes. But others believe that Zaire’s emerging civil society — a lively mix of grassroots development, women’s and human rights groups — is beginning to better people’s lives and nurture a new politics of accountability.
