#DR Congo

A dead whale weighing approximately 12 tonnes has been removed from the beaches of Muanda in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Al Jazeera.

At least 20 people have drowned after a boat carrying students returning from exams sank in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Witnesses reported that the vessel may have been overloaded, carrying more than 200 passengers at the time of the incident.

A trial for potential treatments targeting the Ebola virus responsible for the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has commenced, as announced by the World Health Organization (WHO). The first patient has been enrolled in the trial, which follows reports of over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths related to the outbreak, according to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Lionnel Mpasi, a 31-year-old goalkeeper for Le Havre, gained recognition for his standout performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he played a crucial role in DR Congo's match against England in the Round of 32. His efforts helped the Leopards achieve a historic advancement to the tournament's knockout stage, marking a significant moment for the team.

Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DR Congo) imeandika historia kwa kufuzu kwa mara ya kwanza hatua ya 32 bora ya mashindano ya kimataifa, kulingana na taarifa kutoka Tanzania Sports.

Daniel Munoz scored a decisive goal in the 76th minute, leading Colombia to a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K. This win secured Colombia's advancement to the round of 32 in the World Cup.

According to Tanzania Times, global extreme poverty has significantly decreased since 1950, but the rate of progress has slowed to its lowest in decades. Over half of the world's impoverished population resides in countries experiencing rising poverty levels, often attributed to conflict and weak governance. This situation poses a risk of reversing years of advancements in poverty reduction, potentially leading to an increase in global poverty by 2050.