Aerial view of winding river flanked by rainforest, Democratic Republic of Congo

Tim Butcher

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Tim Butcher is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author whose career has been defined by his deep knowledge of Africa. As The Daily Telegraph’s Africa Bureau Chief, he spent years reporting from across the continent, covering conflict, politics and social change with rare insight. His most celebrated book, Blood River, chronicles his remarkable journey retracing Henry Morton Stanley’s expedition through the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Combining travel writing, history and reportage, it offers a compelling portrait of a country often misunderstood, revealing both the legacy of its turbulent past and the resilience of its people. Today, Butcher remains one of the foremost writers interpreting the African continent for an international audience.

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