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Colombia seal Round of 32 spot with narrow win over Congo

Daniel Munoz struck the decisive goal as Colombia secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a hard-fought victory over Congo….reports London Daily News Desk Colombia secured their place in

June 24, 2026

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Ronaldo Defends Portugal After Frustrating World Cup Draw Against Congo

Portugal captain insists “nothing was missing” despite his side being held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener….reports Asian Lite News Desk Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo

June 18, 2026

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Congo and US agree to $1.2 bn health partnership

The US and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a $1.2 billion health partnership to tackle major infectious diseases and improve maternal and child health. The agreement comes amid wider US

March 1, 2026

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African Bloc Urges Regional-Led Fix to Congo Conflict

The appeal came during Entebbe regional talks….reports Asia Lite News African leaders called for regional-led efforts to take the forefront in resolving the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),

December 22, 2025

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Trump Seals Rwanda, Congo Peace Deal

A Washington-brokered peace treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has been signed at the White House, with President Donald Trump declaring it “a great day for Africa.”..reports Asian Lite

December 5, 2025

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20 dead, several missing in Congo boat capsize

At least 20 people have died and several others are missing after a passenger boat capsized on Lake Maï-Ndombe in northwestern Congo, prompting renewed scrutiny of the country’s unsafe waterways…reports Asian Lite

November 30, 2025

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From Price-Taker to Price-Maker: How can Africa Reassert its Economic Sovereignty?

Despite global transformation trends, Africa is often seen as stuck in the past, with fewer growth opportunities compared to Southeast Asia or the Gulf…writes Ishan Jasuja Partnerships are shifting, value chains reshuffling,

October 10, 2025

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Two Boat Disasters in Congo Leave Nearly 200 Dead

Twin boat tragedies on Congo River expose deepening crisis of unsafe travel in Equateur province…reports Asian Lite News At least 193 people have died and scores remain missing after two separate boat

September 15, 2025

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Congo rejects Kenya’s diplomatic appointment to Goma

Goma, located in eastern Congo, has been at the center of a conflict between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which launched a lightning assault on the mineral-rich regional

August 17, 2025

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UN peacekeeping chief in Congo meets M23 leaders

Mission head Bintou Keita met with Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Alliance that includes M23, and other representatives The head of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo met with leaders

June 15, 2025

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