Mariam Aboubakar Esperance

Reporter

Mariam Aboubakar Esperance joined Global Press in 2014 in Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, she deals with issues of general interest for DRC and the world.

Articles

Economy

Their Coffee is World-Class, but DRC Farmers Say Growing It Doesn’t Pay

Environment

Conservation Efforts to Save Hippos May End Ongoing Tilapia Shortage in DRC Lakes

Human Rights

In DRC, Female Lawyers Take on Domestic Violence

Migration

After Escaping Armed Groups in DRC, Rape Stigma Prevents Former Girl Soldiers from Going Home

Economy

Home-Decor Entrepreneur Thrives Despite Competition From Imports

Economy

Wary Congolese Move Their Money Elsewhere As Banks Close, Customers Lose Deposits

Economy

Long Delays in Fixing DRC City’s Roads Lead Citizens to Suspect Misuse of Taxes

Environment

In DRC’s Goma, Food Prices Skyrocket As Militias Threaten Nearby Rural Areas

Global Health

DRC Hospital Holds New Mothers Until They Pay Delivery Costs

Arts

DRC’s ‘Culinary Mistress’ Shares Her Recipe for Matembele, a Congolese Specialty

Migration

Search for Clean Water Sends Entrepreneurs To Rwanda

Arts

DRC Center Uses Art, Cultural Activities To Promote Peace and Combat Unemployment

Human Rights

As Tensions Flare in Eastern DRC, Elder Council Seeks to Quell the Violence

Human Rights

As Tensions Flare in Eastern DRC, Elder Council Seeks to Quell the Violence

Economy

Frequent House Fires Have City Youths Forming Amateur Firefighting Crews in DRC

Human Rights

Citizens React: What Will It Take to End Conflict in Eastern DRC?

Human Rights

In DRC, Devoted Nun and Her Flame of Love Center Help Older People Combat Loneliness

Mariam Aboubakar Esperance, GPJ DRC

Human Rights

Despite Laws Against Child Labor, Some Parents in DRC Say They Must Send Kids Off to Work

Mariam Aboubakar Esperence, GPJ, DRC

Global Health

In DRC, Competitive Dance Encourages Women to Get Active, Fit

Mariam Aboubakari, GPJ, Democratic Republic of Congo

Economy

Taxi Company Provides Safe Passage Amid Rampant Street Crime in Major DRC City