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RYAN GOSLING, JOHN PRENDERGAST AND FIDEL BAFILEMBA DONATE BOOK PROCEEDS TO CONGOLESE ACTIVISTS AND NGOS
Thirteen activists and NGOs profiled in the book “CONGO STORIES” for their heroic efforts in creating a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo were awarded “Congo Stories Upstander Fund” grants...
READASSOCIATED PRESS: ACTOR RYAN GOSLING URGES EQUITABLE TRADE IN CONGO MINERALS
As tensions build in Congo over the delay in announcing the election results, actor Ryan Gosling urged equitable trade in the country’s strategic minerals. Gosling collaborated on a book about the Central African country with activists and experts on Congo...
READ“Congo Stories” on C-SPAN BOOK TV
Watch John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chou Chou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling discuss the exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo by the U.S. and other global powers over the past 500 years.
WATCHCNN Interview: John Prendergast
John Prendergast sits down with Paula Newton on CNN to discuss his new book with Fidel Bafilemba “Congo Stories,” and how Congo is changing after a long history of corruption and exploitation.
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New York Journal of Books Spotlights “Congo Stories”
Author, filmmaker, and veteran foreign affairs columnist Jonathan Power spotlights "Congo Stories" as he looks at the Democratic Republic of Congo's troubled history in the aftermath of an historic election.
READ MOREPublisher’s Weekly highlights “Congo Stories”
"Idealists and activists new to the D.R.C. will find this call to arms illuminating."
READ MORE“CONGO STORIES” ON GOODREADS
Explore reader comments and ratings on Congo Stories' Goodreads page.
VIEW“CONGO STORIES” NAMED AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH
“Congo Stories” has been named an Editor’s Pick on Amazon for the Best Books of December 2018, in three categories: Nonfiction, Biography/Memoir, and History.
SEE WINNERSKirkus Review: “Eye-opening reportage”
Eye-opening reportage from an African nation that has been robbed and despoiled for centuries–but that is now finding paths of resistance. No thoughtful reader of this book will look at his or her computer or cellphone the same way again.
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AfricaNews: ‘Congo Stories’: Battling centuries of exploitation and greed [This is Culture]
In this week’s culture segment Bridget Uzezi talks about a book, 'Congo Stories: Fighting five centuries of exploitation and greed’.
WatchAssociated Press: Actor Ryan Gosling urges equitable trade in Congo minerals
As tensions build in Congo over the delay in announcing the election results, actor Ryan Gosling urged equitable trade in the country’s strategic minerals. Gosling collaborated on a book about the Central African country with activists and experts on Congo...
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John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chou Chou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling talked about the exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo by the U.S. and other global powers over the past 500 years.
WatchResource Clips: The Congo’s increasing instability heightens critical minerals concern
Published just weeks before the election, Congo Stories by John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba relates a harrowing story of a country the size of Western Europe that’s fabulously rich in minerals but desperately poor thanks to home-grown kleptocracies and foreign opportunists.
ReadSLATE: John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba discuss their new book, with guests Ryan Gosling and Chouchou Namegabe
On this episode of Live at Politics and Prose, John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba discuss their book Congo Stories, with actor Ryan Gosling, who provided photography, and journalist Chouchou Namegabe.
Listen“Congo Stories” book talk with John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chouchou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling
December 13, 2018 - Fidel Bafilemba, John Prendergast, Ryan Gosling and Chouchou Namegabe discussed “Congo Stories” at George Washington University's Betts Theatre at a special event presented by Politics and Prose.
WATCHParis Match: La photographie, l’autre talent de Ryan Gosling
On le connaît plus pour ses rôles à succès dans La La Land ou plus récemment First Man, mais Ryan Gosling a une autre passion, la photographie, dont est né un livre sur la République démocratique du Congo. L’acteur canadien de 38 ans connaît bien l’Afrique : cela fait une dizaine d’années...
ReadLivres Hebdo: Ryan Gosling photographe pour un livre sur le Congo
Un beau-livre visant à en finir avec les exactions et violences en République démocratique du Congo vient de paraître aux Etats-Unis, avec des photographies de l'acteur Ryan Gosling et une postface de Dave Eggers.
ReadWashington Post: Ryan Gosling comes to D.C. to promote one of his many roles: Humanitarian
“I didn’t know what this would become,” Ryan Gosling told the audience at George Washington University on Thursday night. “But there was this expectation that we would share these pictures and tell these stories and pass that on.”
ReadAFP: Gosling goes behind the camera for DR Congo book
Actor Ryan Gosling is best known for films as diverse as "La La Land" and "First Man" but he recently moved behind the lens for a passion project -- taking photos in the crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo...
ReadMetro UK: Ryan Gosling shares ‘harrowing’ experience of meeting Congolese rape victim and it’s heartbreaking
Swapping Hollywood for philanthropy, the La La Land actor has taken part in the release of a new book, Congo Stories: Battling Five Centuries of Exploitation and Greed, which depicts the nation’s turbulent history through words and compelling photos.
ReadGW Hatchet: Ryan Gosling, authors discuss new book on exploitation in the Congo
Actor Ryan Gosling and three other contributors to a new nonfiction book about exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo spoke at Betts Theatre Thursday about implementing positive change in the country.
ReadVOA Afrique : Le Monde Aujourd’hui
Fidel Bafilemba sur Voice of America Afrique Le Monde Aujourd’hui.
RegarderHollywood Reporter: Ryan Gosling Talks Congo Visit at Los Angeles Book Panel
At a special literary presentation in the West Hollywood Public Library on Monday night hosted by Book Soup and the City of West Hollywood's WeHo Reads, a panel consisting of actor Ryan Gosling and activists John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba and Chouchou Namegabe discussed the new book Congo Stories
ReadDaily Bruin: Ryan Gosling joins panel discussion on Congolese resistance to Western exploitation
Actor and now photographer Gosling was joined by co-authors John Prendergest and Fidel Bafilemba and afterward author Chouchou Namegabe for a panel discussion hosted Monday afternoon at the Fowler Museum. Their book highlights five centuries of exploitation and resistance...
READUCLA Newsroom: Ryan Gosling visits UCLA to shed light on human rights struggle in Congo
Ryan Gosling shared his personal experiences from the front lines of Congo’s struggle for human rights in a discussion at UCLA on Dec. 10.
ReadEcoWatch: Otters, Polar Bears and Abraham Lincoln: The Best New Environmental Books of December
The story of the Democratic Republic of Congo is, all too often, a story of exploitation of people and natural resources by international...
ReadCNN INTERVIEW: JOHN PRENDERGAST
John Prendergast sits down with Paula Newton on CNN to discuss his new book with Fidel Bafilemba “Congo Stories,” and how Congo is changing after a long history of corruption and exploitation.
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December 7, 2018
SF BAY AREA: DAVE EGGERS, FIDEL BAFILEMBA, CHOUCHOU NAMEGABE, JOHN PRENDERGAST
Moderated by Dave Eggers, a discussion of “Congo Stories” with Fidel Bafilemba, Chouchou Namegabe, and John Prendergast. 7pm, Book Passages, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA
EVENT INFODecember 10, 2018
L.A.: FIDEL BAFILEMBA, RYAN GOSLING, CHOUCHOU NAMEGABE, JOHN PRENDERGAST
Book Soup and the City of West Hollywood’s WeHo Reads present John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba with Ryan Gosling and Chouchou Namegabe, to discuss and sign “Congo Stories” at 7pm, West Hollywood Public Library.
TICKETSDecember 13, 2018
DC: John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Chouchou Namegabe, and Ryan Gosling
John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Ryan Gosling and Chouchou Namegabe discussed and signed copies of “Congo Stories” at George Washington University's Betts Theatre at a special event presented by Politics and Prose.
WATCHDecember 14, 2018
NYC: CONGO STORIES SIGNING W/ JOHN PRENDERGAST, FIDEL BAFILEMBA, RYAN GOSLING, & CHOUCHOU NAMEGABE
Join John Prendergast, Fidel Bafilemba, Ryan Gosling, and Chouchou Namegabe for a signing of their important new work. The signing will take place from 12:30pm - 1:30pm in the Strand Bookstore Rare Book Room.
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Ryan Gosling, John Prendergast et Fidel Bafilemba reversent les revenus tirés de leur livre à des organisations non gouvernementales et à des activistes congolais
Des bourses issues des revenus du livre CONGO STORIES ont été attribuées à treize militants et organisations non gouvernementales dont les actions héroïques visant à bâtir un avenir meilleur pour la République démocratique du Congo sont présentées dans l’ouvrage...
READRyan Gosling, John Prendergast and Fidel Bafilemba donate book proceeds to Congolese activists and NGOs
Thirteen activists and NGOs profiled in the book “CONGO STORIES” for their heroic efforts in creating a better future for the Democratic Republic of Congo were awarded “Congo Stories Upstander Fund” grants...
READCONGO STORIES: A HISTORY OF EXPLOITATION, STORIES OF HEROISM
The new book "CONGO STORIES: Battling Five Centuries of Exploitation and Greed," coauthored by Enough Project Founding Director John Prendergast and Congolese activist Fidel Bafilemba, featuring photographs by Ryan Gosling, arrives at a critical moment...
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