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AFCON 2023: South Africa wins third place after beating DR Congo on penalties

In a dramatic showdown at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), South Africa clinched third place after a penalty shootout victory against DR Congo. The match ended in a stalemate, leading to a tense shootout where South Africa emerged triumphant, converting six penalties to DR Congo’s five. The Bafana …

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DR Congo regrets EU cancellation of poll observer mission

The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed regret at the European Union’s decision to withdraw its electoral observation mission from the country. DR Congo is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 20 December, with 23 candidates running for president, amid a tense political climate. The …

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Afriyie Barnieh should not start again – How Ghanaians reacted to Black Meteors’ win against Congo

Ghanaians on social media, specifically Twitter, have suggested that Black Meteors skipper, Daniel Afriyie Barneih should be dropped to in Ghana U-23’s subsequent games at the ongoing 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The demand follows the former Hearts of Oak striker’s abysmal performance against Congo at the Prince Moulay …

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U-23 AFCON: Ghana move top of table after nervy Congo win

Ghana’s U-23 side moved to the top of the Group A standings after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Congo in the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The two teams clashed at the Prince Moulay Abdullah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday in the second game of the tournament. Despite a …

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LIVESTREAMING: Ghana vs Congo (U-23 AFCON)

The Black Meteors of Ghana kick-start their 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations in a Group A encounter against Congo at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Ghana, who are making their second appearance at the tournament will go head-to-head with Congo who are debutants, hence, this will be the first …

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Kenya deploys new commander to pacify DR Congo

Kenya has finally deployed a new commander to the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF), banking on his past experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to deal with concerns raised by Kinshasa. Maj-Gen Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu assumed office in Goma on Thursday, where he will face a multitude …

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More than 400 dead in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 400 people have died after floods and landslides hit the Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province last week, officials told CNN. Heavy rainfall through last week caused rivers to overflow and created mudslides that devastated the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi in South Kivu’s Kalehe territory, provincial …

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The Art of Skull Elongation by the Mangbetu Tribe in DR Congo

As the saying goes, “beauty is in the eyes of the beholder”. What appears to be a major deformity of the skull is considered a symbol of great beauty and social standing in the society by the Mangbetu people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Found in the remotest parts …

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Conflict survivors to meet Pope Francis on his DR Congo trip

It took years for Marie Louise Wambale to re-establish her life after fighting between M23 rebels and the army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the country’s eastern region forced her to flee with almost nothing about a decade ago. Like most Catholics in the eastern DRC, …

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DR Congo women flogged for wearing short skirts

Women and girls have been flogged by militiamen in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for wearing short skirts or trousers, the government said on Saturday, vowing to punish the perpetrators. Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde “condemned the degrading and inhuman abuses by the militiamen” from the armed Malaika group, …

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