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A small American company just secured major cobalt and copper mines in Congo, promising better safety and environmental practices than previous operators. The deal marks a turning point in US efforts to source critical minerals responsibly while competing with Chinese firms in Africa.
Warring parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo just took a major step toward ending decades of bloodshed. An interim peace monitoring agreement signed in Switzerland brings new hope to millions affected by the long-running conflict.
Spanish conservationist Luis Arranz just accepted what might be his toughest mission yet: saving Salonga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo while helping 800,000 people who depend on it. At nearly 70, he's turning an impossible challenge into a blueprint for conservation that actually works for everyone.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 52-year absence from the world's biggest sporting stage. Fans across the nation are celebrating the Leopards' historic achievement.
Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo documented thousands of tiny fish climbing a vertical 50-foot waterfall using hook-like fins and wriggling movements. The discovery marks the first time this incredible migration behavior has been formally recorded in Africa.
The Democratic Republic of Congo gave its entire nation a day off to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in over five decades. The announcement came hours after a dramatic extra-time victory sent millions into the streets in joy.
After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Jamaica. The historic win marks the end of the longest World Cup drought for any African nation competing in 2026.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in a thrilling playoff match. It's their first World Cup appearance since 1974, ending more than five decades of waiting.
After more than half a century of waiting, the Democratic Republic of Congo is heading back to the World Cup. An extra-time goal against Jamaica sealed their return to soccer's biggest stage.
A former England youth player scored the goal that ended a 52-year World Cup drought for his ancestral homeland. Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time strike against Jamaica gives the Democratic Republic of Congo their first World Cup appearance in over five decades.
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first FIFA World Cup appearance in over half a century with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Jamaica. The win sends them to face Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in this summer's tournament.
Communities across Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are proving that zero waste isn't just an ideal but a powerful climate solution. Grassroots projects are slashing pollution, creating green jobs, and showing the continent how to turn trash into treasure.
Mountain gorilla twins have been born twice in three months at Congo's Virunga National Park, an extraordinarily rare event that signals conservation success. The newest pair joins just 1,050 of these endangered apes remaining in the wild.
Over 110 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are holding their breath as their national team stands one victory away from reaching the World Cup for the first time in half a century. Tuesday's match against Jamaica could create the redemption story an entire generation has been waiting for.
After three decades of war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a historic peace agreement brokered by the United States. Ambassador Yvette Kapinga Ngandu is leading efforts to ensure the deal brings lasting peace to millions affected by the conflict.
San Antonio Spurs players showed up in force for teammate Bismack Biyombo's fundraising gala, bidding thousands on student artwork to support war-torn Congo. Keldon Johnson alone spent $20,000 on two paintings, while star Victor Wembanyama surprised Biyombo with an emotional appearance.
After years of tension, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have committed to concrete actions that could finally bring stability to eastern DRC. The agreement includes withdrawing forces and protecting civilians in conflict zones.
After months of conflict that threatened to spark a regional war, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have pledged concrete steps to ease tensions and restore peace in eastern Africa. The breakthrough came during US-hosted talks in Washington, offering new hope for millions affected by the fighting.
The Democratic Republic of Congo just launched a groundbreaking program to help 1,500 young people transition from unstable work to secure jobs with social protections. In a country where 86% of jobs are informal and only 5% have safety nets, this partnership between the UN and World Bank could change everything.
In a country with $24 trillion in untapped minerals but only $400K in startup funding last year, Congolese entrepreneurs just opened a world-class tech hub that could change everything. The Democratic Republic of Congo is building digital infrastructure that rivals established African tech markets.
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