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After years of conflict in eastern DR Congo, rival parties agreed to open humanitarian corridors and release prisoners within 10 days. The Switzerland talks mark a major step forward for millions caught in the crossfire.
After years of conflict in eastern DR Congo, the government and AFC/M23 rebel group just signed an agreement to allow humanitarian aid through and release prisoners within 10 days. The breakthrough came after mediated talks in Switzerland and offers hope to millions caught in the crossfire.
After more than half a century of waiting, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is heading back to the World Cup. Fans danced in the rain as their team beat Jamaica in extra time to secure the historic victory.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
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 the Congo secured their first World Cup appearance in over half a century with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Jamaica. Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time goal sends the nation to the 2026 tournament alongside nine other African teams.
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.
Sweden and DR Congo claimed the final spots in Houston's 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, completing a star-studded lineup featuring Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands. The city will host seven matches starting June 14, with global soccer legends heading to NRG Stadium.
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake captained Jamaica to a crucial 1-0 victory over New Caledonia, putting the Caribbean nation just one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1998. The Reggae Boyz face DR Congo on Tuesday with everything on the line.
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 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.
For the first time in over three years, countries can now prevent cholera outbreaks before they start, thanks to doubled vaccine production. Mozambique just launched the first preventive campaign, with Bangladesh and DR Congo next in line.