Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo plans paramilitary unit for mines with US, UAE funding

Congo is the world’s second-biggest source of copper and largest producer of key battery mineral cobalt.

World Cup play-offs round-up

Marko Farji of Iraq celebrating after they qualified for the World Cup following a 2-1 win over Bolivia in the intercontinental play-off in Mexico on March 31.

Senegal to appeal after being stripped of Afcon title, hosts Morocco declared champions

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 Senegal's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup play-off amid travel shutdown

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Fifth Round - First Leg - United Arab Emirates v Iraq - Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2025 Iraq players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

FIFA optimistic amid chaos 100 days out from the World Cup

Africa Cup of Nations refereeing gets a red card

Referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala giving a yellow card to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Jan 18.

Victor Osimhen finds Afcon scoring touch to give Nigeria cutting edge

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores their first goal against Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Democratic Republic of Congo’s human statue becomes Afcon’s most famous fan

Michel Kuka Mboladinga has earned fame as the fan who stands completely immobile throughout his team’s games.

Amad Diallo inspires Ivory Coast to 3-0 win over Burkina Faso to book Afcon quarter-final spot

Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo closing down Burkina Faso defender Arsene Kouassi in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 football match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on Jan 6, 2026.

Late winner puts Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations last eight, Ivory Coast ease through

Striker Adil Boulbina scores the winning goal for Algeria in extra time against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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