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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, bugs are a prized protein source

['Emmet Livingstone'] WBUR News 2025-09-22 00:00:00

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, bugs are a prized protein source PlayIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, wriggling maggots and hairy caterpillars aren’t pests — they’re prized food, sold by the tub, fried with chili, and celebrated for their nutrition. Emmet Livingstone reports from the Marche Liberte neighborhood in the capital Kinshasa.

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