Substitute Adil Boulbina scored a sensational goal in the 119th minute as Algeria edged a resilient DR Congo 1-0 after extra time in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash on Monday, advancing to the quarter-finals in dramatic fashion. The 22-year-old forward, brought on minutes earlier, collected a precise pass down the left from fellow […]
The United Kingdom has imposed visa restrictions on the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing Kinshasa of failing to cooperate with London new policy on returning undocumented migrants and foreign nationals convicted of criminal offences. The measures, announced by the Home Office late Saturday, strip the Democratic Republic of Congo of fast-track visa services and preferential […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Group D on Tuesday, thanks to a clinical first-half strike from Theo Bongonda. The Leopards struck early at the compact Al Madina Stadium, where Bongonda pounced in the 16th minute. A long ball forward […]
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously condemned Rwanda for supporting the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, calling for an immediate withdrawal of Rwandan troops and an end to all backing for the armed group. The resolution, adopted on Friday, also renewed the mandate of the UN peacekeeping mission in DR […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream alive after beating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in Rabat on Sunday night, following a 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final. Captain Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive spot-kick to send the Leopards into March’s inter-confederation play-off, sparking wild celebrations and […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have signed a framework peace deal in Qatar to end years of conflict. A framework peace deal was signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. This agreement is intended to be a roadmap for ending years […]
US President Donald Trump’s African advisor Massad Boulos faces mounting criticism over his diplomatic initiatives across the continent, with key points centering on his roles in the Congo and Sudan, lack of transparency in operations, and skepticism from White House staff, congressional aides, and foreign policy experts about the efficacy of his unconventional approach. Who […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to reopen the crucial airport in the eastern city of Goma to humanitarian flights in the coming weeks, a direct lifeline for a region pushed to the brink after international donors pledged more than $1.7 billion in aid. The announcement, made by French President Emmanuel Macron at the […]
In a significant diplomatic development, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have inked a landmark peace deal in Washington, D.C., aimed at resolving decades of conflict that has long plagued the region and created turmoil for millions. The pact, signed at the U.S. State Department, seeks to establish a framework for peace […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds a huge amount of the world’s cobalt, a metal that’s super important for things like electric car batteries. It might seem like outside countries, especially China, call all the shots here. But, our research shows that the DRC government actually has a lot more power over the cobalt […]
Africa’s oil production is a big part of its economy. In fact, people think about $43 billion will be spent on oil and gas projects in 2025. This shows how important it is. So, which countries are the main players? The top 10 oil producing countries in Africa are Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, […]
In a significant development for the world of sports diplomacy, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forged a partnership with the esteemed Italian football club AC Milan. This move, announced on June 19, 2025, in Rome, comes on the heels of the DRC’s pointed criticism regarding Rwanda’s sponsorship agreements with European giants like Arsenal. […]
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