Brazzaville

Will be spending a few days in Brazzaville (Congo) later in the year.
Is it safe to walk around alone these days?
Can you recommend a place to stay?
Can you recommend anything to do/see (in and around town)?
Would like to go out and listen to some music in the evening but unsure
about safety in the evening.
Also, would like to buy some nice wooden statues. Do you know where to go
and find that kind of thing?

Thanks for any comments.