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Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje has revealed the African countries he believes have the best chance of making a deep run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday (today). Sodje named Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Ivory Coast as the nations that have the perfect opportunity to push far into the tournament. He insisted that Africa finally possesses the individual quality and squad depth required to compete […]
The Federal Government has expressed deep sympathy to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo following the deadly outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease that has claimed more than 130 lives and infected over 500 persons. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria described the situation as tragic and heartbreaking, extending condolences to families affected by the outbreak. […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. Preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed more than 130 people. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called the outbreak a "public health emergency of international concern", but said it was not at pandemic level. […]
Reports say at least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus during a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak as an international emergency, with the DR Congo's health ministry reporting around 350 suspected cases and 91 deaths. One American is believed to have symptoms, with three others said to have faced a high-risk contact or […]
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday praised the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo for “settling a war that has been going on for decades”. The televised signing of an agreement to end the conflict in the eastern Congo offered Trump another chance to tout himself as a dealmaker extraordinaire on the global stage. "These are two men that are doing a great job," Trump said. […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo army says it has quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital Kinshasa involving Congolese and foreign fighters. DR Congo army spokesperson Brig Gen Sylavin Ekenge said that 50 suspects, including three Americans and a naturalised British citizen have been detained. He previously said on the state-run broadcaster RTNC TV that the "situation is now under control". His statement comes hours after […]
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers to aid in the fight against armed rebel groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The troops will be posted as part of the southern African mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC), which was approved by the regional bloc in May last year. Malawi and Tanzania will also contribute troops to the mission. The mission is replacing the […]
Fighting has again erupted in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between pro-government forces and rebels from the M23 group. Residents say the rebels have occupied the town of Kitshanga in North Kivu province since Saturday. Several people have been taken to hospital with gunshot wounds, a local radio station reported. "The rebels are in Kitshanga and we are trying to find a way to retake the town," a security […]
Rescue workers are searching for 167 people still missing after their boat capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday. Reports say more than 40 bodies have been recovered while 189 survivors were rescued after the boat sank in the Congo River. According to the report, the boat was overloaded with more than 300 passengers and cargo, said a civil society group involved in rescue and recovery efforts. Boats […]
