Global Press Journal Connections: The World in Photos

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mandereni Kavugho blows beans in a winnowing tray to remove debris in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kirumba, DRC

Lapereau Muhindo molds bricks by hand in Kirumba, in the south of Lubero territory, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kampala, Uganda

Simon Kasumba, left, and Michael Lugolobi clean the tiled walls of a skyscraper to maintain its original shine in Kampala, Uganda.

Photo by Edna Namara

Epworth, Zimbabwe

Natsiraishe Maritsa, 18, right, demonstrates a taekwondo stance to a group of students in Epworth, Zimbabwe. Maritsa, who teaches the Korean martial art to teenage girls at her home on the weekends, says taekwondo requires mental strength and self-control.

Photo by Vimbai Chinembiri

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Prince Mumbere welds iron rods to a metal door in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Manicaland, Zimbabwe

Mary Tagwera sells potatoes along Chimanimani Road in Manicaland, Zimbabwe.

Photo by Evidence Chenjerai

Kiwanga, Mukono district, Uganda

Olivia Musoke weaves mats to sell in Kiwanga, Mukono district, Uganda. The popular palm-leaf mats are eco-friendly and compostable.

Photo by Beatrice Lamwaka

Kamwokya, Kampala District, Uganda

Josephine Nakafeero, a creative designer, paints a tire to make a chair in Kamwokya, Kampala District, Uganda. Nakafeero advocates for the environment by making eco-friendly, sustainable products and upcycling tires into decorations such as pouf seats and wall planters.

Photo by Beatrice Lamwaka

Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda

Artist Bob Wanyama paints a motorcycle for a client in Nakawa, Kampala, Uganda. Wanyama says custom-painted transportation isn’t common, and it gives drivers unique personal flair in Uganda.

Photo by Nakisanze Segawa

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Godfrey Chicago Mudariki welds a part while repairing a motorcycle at his workshop in Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Photo by Evidence Chenjerai

Lusaka, Zambia

Berril Mwango, an artist, displays a zebra artwork along Thabo Mbeki Road in Lusaka, Zambia. “We had literally closed down on business during the peak of the coronavirus, but I used that time to think of new artistic work, and it is paying off,” Mwango says. “Now, we have business, and our artwork is selling like never before.”

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Lusaka, Zambia

Janet Mwanza, a wedding planner, ties artificial flowers to decorate at a wedding celebration that had been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic in Lusaka, Zambia.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Kirumba, DRC

Richard Kambale Nzike, center, plays trumpet while leading his band at a Seventh-day Adventist church in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kanyama township, Lusaka, Zambia

Mubiana Kalimukwa makes brooms out of grass in Kanyama township, Lusaka, Zambia. Kalimukwa says he brings grass from his home village of Mwinilunga, in North-Western Province, about 850 kilometers (528 miles) from Lusaka.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe

Panashe Zvingowanisei auditions for a play at Reps Theater in Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe. Since pandemic restrictions have relaxed slightly, creative collectives have begun to showcase the art they worked on during lockdown.

Photo by Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

Busiro, Wakiso district, Uganda

Tebusweke Julius makes a clay flowerpot at the Kawato Clay Factory in Busiro, Wakiso district, Uganda. Because of a construction boom, clay flowerpots and vases for both outdoor and indoor decoration are in high demand.

Photo by Patricia Lindrio

Kirumba, DRC

Zawadi Kambale Kasumba, a veterinarian and chicken farmer, feeds hens in Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. In the Nande community, the largest tribe in the surrounding area, chicken meat is served during special occasions, such as weddings or when guests visit.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Domboshava, Zimbabwe

Chipo Denhere molds clay bowls in Domboshava, Zimbabwe. A potter since 2011, Denhere says that every day she can make at least 25 bowls, which are commonly used in apostolic churches.

Photo by Gamuchirai Masiyiwa

Kiwanga, Mukono district, Uganda

Saddam Hamba paints a hospital bed at the Pearl View Medical Center in Kiwanga, Mukono district, Uganda. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many health centers and hospitals are acquiring hospital beds to accommodate more patients.

Photo by Beatrice Lamwaka

Goma, DRC

Henriette Ngaramire, left, and Coralie Nabintu play in a wheelchair basketball tournament in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. The tournament was held to evaluate the athletes’ performance, promote parasports and wheelchair basketball, and encourage team spirit after the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on May 22 forced the athletes to pause activities.

Photo by Noella Nyirabihogo

Domboshava, Zimbabwe

Perkins Nyamayaro feeds roadrunner chickens, turkeys and guinea fowls in Domboshava, Zimbabwe. Nyamayaro, who raises free-range poultry to sell, has more than 80 birds.

Photo by Gamuchirai Masiyiwa

Luofo, DRC

Guilaine Kihundu searches for fodder in Luofu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Kihundu, who breeds and sells rabbits, visits the field every morning to gather food for the animals.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Lusaka, Zambia

Francis Lubinda measures a granite stone while designing a tombstone in the central business district of Lusaka, Zambia. Funerals were restricted to limit the spread of the coronavirus, and many families are finding closure by placing tombstones on the graves of loved ones.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Lusaka, Zambia

Francis Mwanza applies varnish to a wooden playhouse in Mandevu township, Lusaka, Zambia. Mwanza, who started a woodworking company three years ago with his friends, says the business has grown and employs more than 15 people.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

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