An M23 fighter guards detained Congolese soldiers at the Stade de l'Unité in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 30, 2025. The human rights and humanitarian situation in the Democratic ...

Aaron Wan-Bissako and Congo DR now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2026 - The World Bank Group today approved a new operation that will transform forest economies in Central Africa. The International Development Association (IDA)-funded ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Congolese football fans celebrate in Goma ...

DR Congo has qualified for the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Jamaica in a FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff final on March 31. Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal in the 100th minute in a ...

Axel Tuanzebe was the only goalscorer as DR Congo battled through extra-time to beat Jamaica and confirm their return to the World Cup for the first time since attending as Zaire in 1977. An extended ...

The Democratic Republic of the Congo declared Wednesday a national holiday after the team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, per the BBC. Its soccer team defeated Jamaica in extra time Tuesday in ...

DR Congo players celebrate reaching their first World Cup since 1974 Manuel Velasquez - FIFA via Getty Images Cedric Bakambu sank to his knees in the centre circle. Samuel Moutoussamy buried his face ...

Following DR Congo’s historic victory over Jamaica, Cedric Bakambu, Theo Bongonda, Chancel Mbemba and more shared their joy with FIFA. “I hadn't slept in two months; all I could think about was this ...

Jun 24, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Jamaica forward Bobby Reid (25) controls the ball against Panama in the second half during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: ...

DR Congo defeated Jamaica, 1-0, in extra time in a winner-take-all World Cup playoff final at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico, on Tuesday, March 31. With the victory, Congo earned a place at the 2026 ...

Either Jamaica or DR Congo stands as little as 90 minutes away from qualifying for World Cup 2026 as they leave it all on the line in Tuesday’s inter-confederation playoff final. The midweek matchup ...