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

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In 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.

This segment aired on September 22, 2025.

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