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Tickets now available for Morocco vs Congo World Cup qualifier

Ticket sales for the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 qualifier between Morocco and Congo are now open, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The match is scheduled for October 14 at 8:00 PM local time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco, already qualified......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo claims 42 lives since late August

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported 42 deaths linked to the Ebola virus since the end of August in the central province of Kasaï. According to the latest health bulletin, a total of 64 cases have been identified, including 53 confirmed......

DR Congo and M23 remain engaged in Doha peace talks, Says Qatar

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 armed group continue to participate actively in ongoing peace talks in Doha, Qatar, despite missing the deadline to finalize a comprehensive peace agreement, Qatari mediators said Tuesday. “The two parties are engaged positively, and we are working......

Draft peace agreement shared with Kinshasa and M23, says Qatari official

A draft peace agreement has been shared with both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the armed group M23 ahead of a new round of negotiations, a Qatari official confirmed on Sunday. The official, who is closely involved in the mediation efforts, stated that Doha is preparing to host......

Joseph Kabila faces treason trial amid allegations of rebel ties

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has begun the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and other serious crimes, including murder, rape, and torture. The charges stem from his alleged support of the M23 rebel group, responsible for widespread violence......

Congo’s football chief accused of embezzling $1.3 million in FIFA funds

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), is facing legal scrutiny following accusations of embezzling $1.3 million in FIFA funds, including $500,000 designated for the women’s national team. Mayolas was arrested in late May by Congo’s central intelligence......

Washington leads new efforts for peace between drc and rwanda

On April 25, 2025, in a significant step towards peace, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will preside over the signing ceremony of a "declaration of principles" in Washington. This agreement will be between Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic......

Rwanda and Belgium Sever Diplomatic Relations Over DR Congo Conflict

Rwanda has officially severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, citing Belgium's active support of adversaries in the regional conflict involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement released on Monday, Rwanda's foreign ministry announced the immediate termination of relations,......

Congo president discusses U.S. investment and security with lawmaker

On March 17, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo met with U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo and potential investment opportunities for U.S. companies. This meeting occurred one week after the U.S. expressed interest in exploring......