From the daily newsletter: despite the President’s claim of diplomatic triumph, the conflict in Congo is complex.

African football has seen it all. But the Moroccan night of this showdown between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of ...

New spirits : Central Africa draws the attention of East and West, 1870-1885 -- "Diabolical filth" : Congo under Leopold II, 1885-1908 -- The Belgians set us free : the early years of the colonial ...

That’s when the unlikely hero emerged: Fayulu, the backup goalkeeper, who came on in the final minute just for the shootout. And he made history. He saved shots from Simon and Ajayi, and also saw ...

Miners work at the D4 Gakombe coltan quarry in Rubaya, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Photo by Moses Sawasawa / AP) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become ...

KINSHASA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Police in Congo's capital Kinshasa fired tear gas on Friday to disperse around 100 protesters calling for the expulsion of the Rwandan ambassador they accuse of denying a ...

The streets of Kinshasa were alive with anticipation. For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo had been a sleeping giant ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has pipped Nigeria to Africa's ticket for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs. The ...

The Congo River is the world's only major river to cross the Equator twice, a rare feat shaped by ancient geological forces.