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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a cooperation agreement signed with the United States in the field of health

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States signed a $1.2 billion health partnership in Kinshasa to strengthen the Congolese health system amidst budget cuts in American aid.

Feb 28 • 17:05 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Mass graves identified in Uvira, say Congolese authorities

Congolese authorities have reported the discovery of mass graves in Uvira linked to the rebel group M23, which has faced allegations of human rights abuses during its occupation of the city.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Mass graves with at least 170 bodies found in Congo

Congolese authorities have discovered two mass graves in eastern Congo containing at least 170 bodies.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Congo in broad military offensive against rebel group

The Congolese government has launched a multi-front military offensive against the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the country.

Feb 25 • 16:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Tough Life Story of Jenny Mavinga, the Congolese Woman Who Entered Big Brother: 'I Was Kidnapped'

Jenny Mavinga, a Congolese woman who moved to Argentina 23 years ago, shared her traumatic life story of kidnapping on the reality show Big Brother, touching the audience with her experiences.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Rebel spokesperson killed in DR Congo – media

A senior spokesperson for the M23 rebel group, Willy Ngoma, was killed in a drone strike by the Congolese army in North Kivu.

Feb 25 • 09:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Spokesperson Lt. Col Willy Ngoma Killed in Drone Attack

AFC/M23 spokesperson Lt. Col Willy Ngoma was killed in a drone strike by Congolese army forces amid ongoing conflict in the region.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

Ferdinand Ilunga, president of the Congolese boxing federation: 'Bakole and Yoka agree to fight' in Kinshasa

Ferdinand Ilunga, the president of the Congolese boxing federation, announces that Tony Yoka and Martin Bakole have agreed to face each other in a boxing match in Kinshasa next April.

Feb 24 • 07:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

From the basement of a Belgian museum to Congolese mines: the issue of geological archives of the DRC

The article discusses the dispute over the geological archives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), currently held in Belgium, and the call for their digitization.

Feb 23 • 23:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Fighting resumes in eastern DRC in violation of ceasefire deal

Fighting has resumed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo despite a ceasefire deal, with both the Congolese army and the M23 rebels accusing each other of violations.

Feb 23 • 06:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Violent clashes reported between the army and Twirwaneho fighters in South Kivu

Violent clashes between Congolese armed forces and Twirwaneho fighters, allied with the AFC/M23, have escalated in South Kivu, resulting in significant displacement among local populations.

Feb 23 • 03:11 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

France denies deploying troops to DRC, says army is training Congolese forces

France has clarified that it is not deploying troops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) but is instead focused on training Congolese armed forces as part of a bilateral cooperation effort.

Feb 20 • 14:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Contract between the Monaco football club and the DRC: the Sports Minister defends 'transparent procedures'

The Congolese Sports Minister Didier Budimbu defends the integrity of his partnership with the Monaco football club amid allegations of corruption and misappropriation of public funds.

Feb 20 • 10:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: France acknowledges training Congolese soldiers at Kinshasa's request

The French embassy in the DRC has confirmed the presence of French army officers in Kisangani as part of a military cooperation program, focused solely on training Congolese soldiers.

Feb 20 • 04:09 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Musicians work to preserve Congolese rumba

In Kinshasa, musicians are making efforts to preserve Congolese rumba, a genre recognized for its historical significance and recently added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

Feb 18 • 19:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: the ceasefire announced in Luanda remains ineffective

A ceasefire between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels, scheduled to take effect on February 18, has been ineffective as trust issues still prevail.

Feb 18 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Congolese must not lose this music": in Kinshasa, nostalgia for rumba, neglected by the younger generation

In Kinshasa, there is a growing concern that the rich tradition of Congolese rumba is being forgotten by the younger generation, despite its recognition by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.

Feb 18 • 08:49 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: Kinshasa's 'sapeurs' honor the father of Congolese elegance

In Kinshasa, sapeurs commemorate Stervos Niarcos, the father of their fashion movement, celebrating their unique cultural heritage through elegant attire.

Feb 16 • 15:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Rwanda: Congolese Woman Convicted of Child Trafficking By Belgian Court

A Congolese woman has been sentenced to 14 years in prison by a Belgian court for her involvement in child trafficking, having facilitated the illegal adoption of children from DR Congo.

Feb 16 • 11:24 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Congolese quotas keep the cobalt market under tension

Congolese export quotas have led to a significant increase in cobalt prices due to insufficient supply to meet demand.

Feb 12 • 23:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Theodora, the new "Boss Lady" of French pop

Theodora has quickly risen to prominence in the French pop scene, recognized for her unique style and musical talent.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC-Rwanda: "Any idea aimed at bringing peace does not benefit President Kagame"

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi recently concluded a diplomatic tour across multiple countries to address pressing issues including the ongoing conflict in Kivu and the crisis with Rwanda.

Feb 11 • 05:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: 31 years after his death, the legend of Sape Stervos Niarcos is still celebrated in Kinshasa

The legacy of Stervos Niarcos, a celebrated figure in Congolese fashion, continues to be honored by Sapeurs in Kinshasa 31 years after his death.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Reuters: Erik Prince's private security group assisted the Congolese army in retaking Uvira

Erik Prince's private security team aided the Congolese army in the retaking of Uvira from M23 rebels, according to Reuters reports.

Feb 10 • 20:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Boxing: "You were the pride of France, you're finished," a Congolese champion takes on Yoka, called a 'little Tintin who came as a tourist'

French boxer Tony Yoka faces criticism from Congolese champion Martin Bakole during Yoka's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 10 • 19:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"Initial works have begun" on the Congolese part of the Lobito railway corridor, says the DRC

The DRC Minister of Commerce has announced the start of initial works on the Congolese section of the Lobito railway corridor, coinciding with the first shipment of Congolese minerals through this strategic logistics route.

Feb 10 • 08:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

East of the DRC: Félix Tshisekedi meets João Lourenço and Faure Gnassingbé in Angola

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi visited Luanda for discussions with Angolan and Togolese counterparts on the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC.

Feb 10 • 04:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"If fighting approaches, we will have to flee": living on the front line in Namisha, in the East of the DRC [2/3]

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Fizi, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting continues between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, leading to mass displacements of civilians.

Feb 9 • 23:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Between Closed Stadiums and Spoliated Fields, the Infrastructure Crisis Threatens Congolese Football

The Congolese football scene is in crisis due to closed stadiums and the confiscation of municipal playing fields, leading to urgent calls for policy action.

Feb 9 • 15:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

CAF Brings 'Ndala' Back into the Spotlight for AFCON Final Referee

The African Football Confederation has appointed Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ndala to officiate an upcoming match despite controversy surrounding his performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 7 • 10:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Congolese are now the majority among first-time asylum seekers in Mayotte

Congolese migrants have become the leading group of first-time asylum applicants in Mayotte, fleeing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Feb 7 • 08:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Félix Tshisekedi and opposition leader Martin Fayulu met in Washington

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met with his main opponent Martin Fayulu in Washington during a visit to the United States.

Feb 7 • 01:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government decided on the allocation of refugee quota places

Finland will receive 500 quota refugees this year, including Afghan, Congolese, Syrian, Venezuelan, and Libyan individuals, amid discussions on the prioritization of Christian refugees last year.

Feb 5 • 16:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

United States: several African delegations in Washington for a summit on critical minerals

The American administration is expecting around forty African delegations in Washington on February 4, 2026, for a summit on critical minerals organized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including a Congolese delegation led by President Félix Tshisekedi alongside delegations from Guinea and Kenya.

Feb 4 • 05:35 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Democratic Republic of Congo: Drone Attack Shadows New Peace Talks

Recent drone attacks have overshadowed new peace talks between the Congolese government and rebel forces, with reports indicating an escalation of conflict in the eastern region.

Feb 3 • 15:29 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

East of the DRC: the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 clarify the framework agreement for peace signed in Doha

The Congolese government and the armed group AFC/M23 signed a new document clarifying the ceasefire observation mechanism as part of ongoing peace negotiations in Doha.

Feb 3 • 14:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: Félix Tshisekedi in Abu Dhabi to Sign a Comprehensive Economic Agreement with the Emirates

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi is in Abu Dhabi to sign what his administration describes as a historic comprehensive economic agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

Feb 2 • 13:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

National Dialogue in the DRC: Conditions Set by Félix Tshisekedi Elicit Mixed Reactions

Following the framework established by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi for a national dialogue aimed at addressing the crisis in the eastern part of the country, reactions in Kinshasa have been varied.

Feb 2 • 04:01 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DR Congo president outlines pre-conditions for a national dialogue

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue and national unity in addressing ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb 1 • 12:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Drama in the Congolese Mine: Over 200 People Dead

A recent mine disaster in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reportedly claimed the lives of over 200 individuals.

Jan 31 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Nadia Yala Kisukidi, philosopher: "Being black is the feeling of being very visible while being hyper-invisible"

Congolese-French philosopher Nadia Yala Kisukidi discusses the complexities of black identity and criticizes the dismantling of the equality struggle in the United States.

Jan 31 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

United Nations says more than 50 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi

The UN reports that at least 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi, primarily due to cholera and malnutrition-related issues, as a result of ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jan 10 • 15:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Africa Cup in Morocco Through the Eyes of African Journalists

Congolese journalist Kabiya Niyemi shares his vibrant experience covering the Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, highlighting the dynamic interactions with fellow journalists from across the continent.

Jan 10 • 03:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

In a video.. The Algerian federation honors the Congolese national team's fan 'Lumumba Statue'

The Algerian Football Federation honored Congolese fan Michel Kaka Mboladinga, who famously embodied independence leader Patrice Lumumba during the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, gaining widespread sympathy for his dedication during matches.

Jan 8 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Algerian footballer mocked the iconic Congolese fan at the Africa Cup and later apologized

Algerian player Mohamed Amoura sparked outrage by mocking iconic Congolese fan Kuka Mouladinga during the Africa Cup, before subsequently apologizing for his actions.

Jan 7 • 19:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Amoura's Celebration in Front of Congolese Fan 'Lumumba Statue' Ignites Social Media Platforms

Algerian player Mohamed Amoura's celebration in front of the famous Congolese fan known as 'Lumumba Statue' sparked widespread controversy on social media following Congo's elimination from the tournament.

Jan 7 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Congolese supporter becomes AFCON icon as he pays tribute to country's first PM

A Congolese supporter is celebrated as an AFCON icon for honoring the legacy of the Democratic Republic of Congo's first Prime Minister during a recent match.

Jan 7 • 11:37 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Widespread Sympathy for 'Statue Fan' After the Democratic Republic of Congo is Eliminated from the African Cup

The well-known Congolese fan dubbed 'Lumumba', who stood as still as a statue for 90 minutes during each match of his national team in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, garnered widespread sympathy following their elimination.

Jan 7 • 06:28 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Patrice Lumumba lookalike goes viral supporting DR Congo at AFCON 2025

Congolese supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea,' gains fame for emulating the pose of independence hero Patrice Lumumba during AFCON 2025 matches.

Jan 6 • 08:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Rwandan Foreign Minister Accuses Democratic Republic of Congo of Promoting Propaganda

The Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accuses the Democratic Republic of Congo of spreading 'limitless propaganda' after the Congolese army claimed to have captured Rwandan soldiers during clashes with M23 rebels in North and South Kivu.

Jan 5 • 10:58 UTC

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