Trump fumbles African leaders' names, jokes about 'killing each other'

Trump hosted the leaders of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in an attempt to cement a peace deal to end their decades-long conflict.

The world’s deepest river: How the Congo reaches depths equal to a 70-storey building

The Congo River, the world's deepest, flows through six West-Central African nations, forming a vast basin supporting rich biodiversity and 75 million people. This vital river, which crosses the Equator twice,
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Will US-backed DR Congo peace pact hold this time?

U.S. President Donald Trump, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame hold a signed document during a signing ceremony at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4, 2025. PHOTO/REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, mining revenue is helping to fund rebel groups

The security crisis in eastern DRC is escalating after two rebel groups, both fighting the government, joined forces.

Official: Desabre Unveils DR Congo’s Squad for AFCON 2025!

Official: Sébastien Desabre unveils an XXL squad for AFCON 2025Sébastien Desabre / @x.com/ActuFootAfrique/The French head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sébastien Desabre, revealed
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