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More than 200 dead after landslide at mining site in DR Congo

A landslide at a mining site in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly left more than 200 people dead, according to officials in Kinshasa. The disaster occurred at the Rubaya mining area, a major source of coltan located in the conflict-affected province of North Kivu Province. The......

Mukwege warns ceasefire in Eastern DR Congo may prove fragile

Congolese physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege has cautioned that a potential ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo could amount to little more than a temporary pause in fighting. Speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Mukwege expressed concern......

UN issues emergency funding appeal for refugees fleeing DR Congo to Burundi

The United Nations has launched an emergency funding appeal to support the growing number of refugees who have crossed into Burundi following renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The appeal comes amid intensified clashes involving the M23 armed group in South Kivu province,......

Washington vows response to Rwanda’s alleged breach of DRC peace deal

The United States has warned that it will respond to what it describes as a clear violation by Rwanda of the peace agreement signed with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Washington, raising concerns over renewed instability in central Africa. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that......

DR Congo declares end of latest Ebola outbreak

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have officially announced the end of the latest Ebola outbreak, which claimed at least 34 lives since late August in the central region of the country. Health officials stated that the outbreak has concluded, noting that transmission chains of the......

Unusual Incident: Nigeria coach accuses Congolese player of practising “Voodoo” after penalty shootout loss

Nigeria’s national team coach, Eric Chelle, sparked controversy on Sunday after claiming that a DR Congo player engaged in “voodoo practices” during the intense penalty shootout that led to the Super Eagles’ elimination. The match, held in Rabat, ended 1-1 after extra time before......

DR Congo stuns Nigeria to keep World Cup dream alive in dramatic shoot-out

In a thrilling conclusion to the Confederation of African Football qualifiers, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) shattered Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dramatic encounter unfolded at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where DR Congo triumphed......

World Cup 2026: DR Congo defeat Cameroon (1-0) and join Nigeria in the playoff final

DR Congo have joined Nigeria in the final of the African playoff tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after beating Cameroon 1–0 in the second semifinal held on Thursday at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, inaugurated on this occasion following reconstruction works ahead of the Morocco 2025 Africa......

DR Congo offers $1 million bonus per player for World Cup play-off success

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team has been given a massive incentive to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports indicate that each player will receive a $1 million bonus if they successfully navigate the intercontinental play-off stage. This extraordinary......