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France confirms its soldiers are in DR Congo, but only to train local troops

France has clarified that its military personnel are in the Democratic Republic of Congo to train members of the country's armed forces, following speculation sparked by images of soldiers wearing French uniform that were shared on social media.

Radio France Internationale

Goma's residents reflect on life a year after DR Congo city fell to M23 rebels

A year after the M23 armed group and its Rwandan allies seized Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the politico-military movement has stepped up measures to tighten its grip on the lakeside city. RFI spoke to residents about family loss, trying to adapt to daily life without a…

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How to watch Algeria vs DR Congo (it's free) — Stream AFCON 2025 Round of 16 match

Here's how to watch Algeria vs DR Congo at AFCON 2025 for free on Channel 4 from anywhere in the world.

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Salah shines for Egypt and Nigeria beat Mozambique to advance

On the last day of the Round of 16, Algeria meet DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire battle neighbors Burkina Faso.

Euronews

Algeria vs DR Congo: AFCON prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will face Nigeria in the quarter-final

Evening Standard

Boys recount 'torment' at hands of armed rebels in DR Congo

Forcibly recruited into a rebel militia affiliated with the Islamic State group, two boys revealed the "torment" of living in its camps as members committed massacres in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeast.

Radio France Internationale

AFCON 2025: DR Congo, Senegal, Nigeria and Tunisia make early statements in Morocco

AFCON 2025 burst into life in Morocco as Group C and D action delivered goals, atmosphere and early statements of intent from several tournament favourites.

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Afcon 2025: Jackson double seals Senegal’s win against Botswana – as it happened

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Senegal strolled to victory over Botswana, while DR Congo also won their Group D opener

The Guardian - UK

How to watch AFCON 2025 FOR FREE in UK: TV channel and live stream for every game

35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage in Morocco this winter

Evening Standard

UN mulls new mandate for DR Congo peacekeepers at critical moment for conflict

With hostilities once again flaring in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is weighing another extension of its Monusco peacekeeping mission when its mandate expires this month. Though the UN had been charting a progressive withdrawal, renewed fighting and an international push for peace look set to…

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Everything you need to know, from the team in crisis to the best games to watch

Will Mohamed Salah lift his first Africa Cup of Nations title with Egypt? Or can Nigeria bounce back from their World Cup disappointment?

The Independent UK

Every Premier League Player at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

An array of Premier League players will be on international duty this winter.

Sports Illustrated

How Nigeria can qualify for World Cup 2026 as FIFA 'investigate' DR Congo complaint

Super Eagles have challenged DR Congo’s use of several dual nationality players during World Cup qualification

Evening Standard

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

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M23 tightens grip on key DR Congo city in 'middle finger' to US

The Rwanda-backed M23 militia captured most of the key eastern DR Congo town of Uvira late on Wednesday, in a move Burundi called a "middle finger" to the United States after the signing of a peace deal in Washington a week ago.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda and DR Congo begin complex peace process after signing US-brokered deal

The leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have formalised a peace deal in Washington at a summit hosted by US President Donald Trump, though fresh violence raises questions about the accord aimed at ending one of Africa's longest wars.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 draw: worst-case scenarios for England, Scotland, USA and Australia

Before Friday’s event we also examine a possible overall group of death and where geopolitics could meet football

The Independent UK

How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

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The Guardian - UK

Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - US

Ireland’s big moment is what World Cup qualifying is all about

Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best soccer is almost never about the soccer

The Independent UK

Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

Evening Standard

Nigeria head coach accuses DR Congo of using 'voodoo' during penalty shootout defeat

Eric Chelle confronted the opposition bench as the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes ended

Evening Standard

Watch: Nigeria and Galatasaray dealt major injury worry as Eric Chelle explains Victor Osimhen substitution

Osimhen was replaced at half-time and watched on from the sidelines as Nigeria were beaten by DR Congo on penalties

Evening Standard

Victor Osimhen in tears as Nigeria lose World Cup play-off final on penalties

Super Eagles have failed to qualify for next summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

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