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The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held a meeting with the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, in Abu Dhabi. This meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries across various fields.
The United Arab Emirates condemned the terrorist attack targeting civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, reaffirming its firm stance against terrorism in all its forms. The UAE expressed condolences to the victims' families and solidarity with the Congolese government.
Hani Abou Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, congratulated Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo for qualifying for the World Cup. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the history of football in both countries.
On Thursday, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi at the Lusail Palace. The meeting focused on regional and international developments, reaffirming Congo's solidarity with Qatar.
Iraq's national team achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the World Cup after a 40-year absence, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the continental playoff. Turkey and the Democratic Republic of Congo also secured their spots, while Italy failed to qualify.
Italy, a four-time world champion, failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout. Meanwhile, the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their spot after a 52-year absence by defeating Jamaica.
The results of the European, African, and Asian playoffs have confirmed that 48 teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Notably, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq return after long absences.
All eyes are on the highly anticipated match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Jamaica in the World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are striving for victory to secure their place in the global tournament.
Guillaume Duprier from the International Peace Information Service revealed that the jihadist group 'God's Enemies', originating from Uganda, is increasingly focusing on the mining sector in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, launching attacks on gold sites for exploitation.
Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, <strong>Joseph Kabila</strong>, faces the death penalty after being convicted of treason last year. Kabila asserts that the charges against him are baseless and politically motivated.
A new report by <strong>Reporters Without Borders</strong> reveals that the <strong>M23</strong> group has detained numerous civilians in harsh conditions following its takeover of the city of <strong>Goma</strong> in January 2025. These practices raise serious concerns about human rights in the region.
A report by the Institute for Economics and Peace highlights a global decline in terrorism deaths to the lowest levels in a decade for 2025. However, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo have witnessed sharp increases in fatalities driven by extremist groups like Boko Haram and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).