A supporter of DR Congo remained completely motionless for the full 90 minutes of every one of their Africa Cup of Nations matches this year, and an explanation has now emerged behind the eccentric act. The image of Michel Nkuka Mboladinga standing like a statue throughout the entire tournament has certainly gone down in AFCON history.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent a message to Akor Adams after his tribute to DR Congo's superfan Mboladinga 'Lumumba' after his goal vs Algeria.

Algeria vs DR Congo will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Rabat, Morocco. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through select TV Channels and streaming services.

Algeria player Mohamed Amoura says he meant no disrespect after he appeared to mock the statuesque Congo supporter paying tribute to slain independence hero Patrice Lumumba at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Noah Sadiki has made a surprise admission about his role with DR Congo compared to Sunderland. Noah Sadiki admits he feels ‘even freer’ playing for DR Congo than he does for Sunderland.

An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region's litany of conflicts.

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — The World Cup glitters as a new objective for Congo after its elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations. Algeria substitute Adil Boulbina’s last-gasp extra-time rocket ended Congo’s Africa Cup hopes in the last 16 on Tuesday, but the Leopards’ attention has quickly switched to a bigger prize.

Kinshasa says Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have killed 1,500 civilians despite a US-brokered ceasefire, as fresh clashes erupt near Uvira and tensions spill into Burundi.