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Monday, Dec 15

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More than 30,000 attend San Antonio Zoo’s Congo Falls grand opening weekend

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More than 30,000 visitors flocked to the San Antonio Zoo over the weekend for the grand opening of Congo Falls, officials with the wildlife park told the Current. The new exhibit marks the first time gorillas have called the San Antonio…

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200,000 displaced in DR Congo as M23 rebels eye mineral-rich south

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In tonight's edition: Some 200,000 people are displaced in DR Congo as the M23 rebels eye the mineral-rich south of the country. Also, former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala is sentenced in France to 30 years in prison over atrocities…

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2026 World Cup: Nigeria’s hopes revived by DR Congo players’ ineligibility claims

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Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been reignited following claims that DR Congo may

French court sentences DR Congo ex-rebel chief Lumbala to 30 years over atrocities

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A French court on Monday sentenced ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in jail after finding him guilty of complicity in crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002-2003.

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AFCON 2025: DR Congo Better Prepared After Facing Eagles, Cameroon in WC playoffs — Desabre

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DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre has disclosed that the team’s involvement in the 2026 World Cup playoffs have prepared the Leopards for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles and Indomitable Lions…

Schools Closed As Militia Violence Deepens in DR Congo

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For over a month, schools in Vikindwe, a locality 10 kilometres from Musienene in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, have been closed due to the activities of the Wazalendo militia group. The primary schools in Vikindwe and…

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DR Congo: is Katanga the next target for M23 rebels?

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Following the takeover of Uvira by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, is the financial and strategic hub Katanga next? Africanews spoke to political scientist Christian Moleka Kibamgu about what the rebels might do next.

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Vincent Kompany Backs DR Congo For AFCON 2025

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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has thrown his weight behind DR Congo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kompany described the tournament as a defining stage for African footballers and a competition that deserves…

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DR Congo: a powerful story at the AFCON

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AFCON: the unique journey of DR CongoDR Congo: a powerful story at the AFCONA historic nation in African football, the Democratic Republic of Congo has forged a unique relationship with the Africa Cup...

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Civilians venture home after militia seizes DR Congo town

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With rifles at their feet, Burundian soldiers watch from behind barriers as more than 500 of their compatriots cross the Kavimvira border, returning home. The group of civilians had been stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo by…

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Officials bullish Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup on disqualification of DR Congo

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The last may not have been heard about the Super Eagles qualification for the 2026 World Cup after senior officials expressed confidence that DR Congo will be thrown out of the competition for parading several ineligible players. “The…

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Kompany backs DR Congo to win AFCON

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Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany backs DR Congo for AFCON 2025 glory, citing his Congolese heritage and the tournament’s importance for African players.

Sunday, Dec 14

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Pope Leo calls for end to violence in Democratic Republic of Congo

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During the Sunday Angelus Pope Leo appeals for those fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo to stop the violence which has broken out and return to constructive dialogue. He also remembers the newly beatified martyrs in two separate…

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CAN 2025 : Vincent Kompany backs DR Congo!

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Kompany talks about the AFCON and Jackson's departureVincent Kompany / @x.comBayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has once again highlighted the immense significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFC...

Saturday, Dec 13

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Fear grips Congo’s Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000

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Uvira, CONGO (AP) — A climate of fear reigned Saturday in Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Congo, days after…

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control, displacing 200,000

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A climate of fear has gripped Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Congo, after it fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 group

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We’ll respond to Rwanda’s violation of DR Congo agreement – US

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United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday said that Rwanda has clearly violated a peace agreement signed with President Donald Trump. In a post on his verified X handle, Rubio vowed unspecified action in response after…