African artists sing for peace at Congo festival
By Reuters
19 February 2023 |
1:58 pm
More than 20 acts from across Africa have shown support for victims of conflict at a music festival in eastern Democratic Republic of COngo - taking to the stage despite rising insecurity in the area.
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