DR Congo qualify for World Cup: ‘Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’
DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.
DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms
The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.
Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.
Spanish federation condemns anti-Muslim chants at Egypt match
Police in Spain are investigating "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants heard during the first half of Spain's draw with Egypt.
Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.
Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.
Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent
Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.
More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame
Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.