Appreciating 'The Splendid Gift' In Congo

When did you last think about Congo? For those of a certain generation it probably reminds you of Um Bongo, the super-sweet fruit drink with the catchy jingle. Or as the setting for Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness', a controversial book which paints a picture of a savage country. Or maybe it conjures up images of river and rainforest, those endless tracts of unspoilt wilderness brought to us by nature documentaries.This week is Congo Week, celebrating its huge potential. And it is also commemorating