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Africa: 25 Years, 224 Abuse Allegations, No Peace – DRC Kicks Out UN Peacekeeping Mission

[ad_1] Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo — The longtime mission leaves a complex legacy, providing safety to displaced populations even as some peacekeepers stood accused of sexual abuse. While some celebrate their departure, others predict a dangerous security vacuum. At the end of September 2023, President Félix Tshisekedi called for withdrawal of a peacekeeping mission to Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi was speaking at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and was referring to MONUSCO, the United […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Bafana Walk Away With the Bronze Medal At Afcon

[ad_1] Captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams once again led from the front as he saved two penalties during the tense penalty shootout. He saved the final kick from DR Congo's Meschak Elia during sudden death to win the match for the South Africans. The South African senior men's team captain has been reluctant to take credit for his heroics during the tournament but will accept that his contribution was crucial. The two sides created a number of opportunities during the […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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South Africa/Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – Williams Helps Bafana Bafana to Third Place

[ad_1] South Africa claimed the bronze after another penalty shootout win over DR Congo. Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams was back in his element on Saturday as he led his team to the bronze medal after the third-place match against DR Congo went to penalties. The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper played a crucial role in keeping South Africa in the game by making a decisive save on the fifth penalty, which was taken by DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba. […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Africa: South Africa Secure TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Bronze After Shootout

[ad_1] Abidjan — South Africa claimed the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off on Saturday, beating DR Congo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. It hands Bafana Bafana only their second ever AFCON bronze medal and first since 2000. South Africa triumphed after a dramatic shootout in Abidjan. Both sides rang the changes following exhausting semi-final defeats. The first half proved cagey with clear chances lacking for either team. DR Congo looked livelier after the […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Africa: Once More Into the Breach – SADC Troops in DRC

[ad_1] SADC's second military intervention in eastern DRC in a decade raises many questions. The long-simmering conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is starting to boil over again. On 2 February, a South African Airforce Oryx helicopter participating in MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in DRC, was seriously damaged by ground fire and some of its crew and a medical officer were injured. This week, missile, mortar and artillery fire were exchanged in the Goma area […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Africa: Cholera Outbreak in Southern Africa – a Multinational Fight

[ad_1] The cholera crisis has engulfed southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lack of clean water and sanitation continue to threaten lives. In Brondo in the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), accessing clean water is essential for survival. Despite enjoying rich rainfall for much of the year, the region lacks proper water treatment. For residents like Betty, access to sanitation and treated water therefore is extremely limited. […]

todayFebruary 9, 2024

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Congo-Kinshasa/Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Cote d’Ivoire Vs DR Congo – Preview, Head-to-Head, Kickoff Time

[ad_1] Hosts Cote D'Ivoire will be looking at continuing their rollercoaster run in the AFCON when they take on DR Congo in the second semi-final fixture billed for Wednesday. The Elephants fired their manager after losing their last group game 4-0 but still making the knockout round, before interim coach Emerse Fae led them to a tight penalty shootout victory over Senegal. But that was nothing compared to the drama of their quarter-final victory over Mali, which featured a 90th-minute […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024

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Africa: DRC Misses Another Opportunity to Build a Democracy

[ad_1] After accusations of an 'electoral coup' in 2018, the country's December 2023 polls were equally lacking in legitimacy. Following President Félix Tshisekedi's contested victory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) December 2023 elections, democracy hangs in the balance. Amid allegations of irregularities and voter disenfranchisement, Tshisekedi's re-election underscores deep problems with the country's democratic fabric. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) declared Tshisekedi the winner with over 70% of the votes. He was followed by Moïse Katumbi […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024

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Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Thrash Guinea 3-1 to Reach Afcon Semi-Final

[ad_1] Former West Ham United defender Arthur Masuaku scored a vital goal as the Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Guinea 3-1 on Friday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Masuaku netted direct from a free-kick on 82 minutes to give his country a two-goal advantage in the quarter-final and they will face hosts Ivory Coast or Mali for a place in the title decider. Mohamed Bayo gave Guinea a 20th-minute lead from a penalty which was cancelled by […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

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