| Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2023 African Games | |
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| IOC code | COD |
| NOC | Congolese Olympic Committee |
| in Accra, Ghana 8 March 2024 – 23 March 2024 | |
| Competitors | 152 in 16 sports |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| African Games appearances (overview) | |
Democratic Republic of the Congo competed at the 2023 African Games held from 8 to 23 March 2024 in Accra, Ghana. Democratic Republic of the Congo competed in 16 sports. [1] [2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold | Steve Kulenguluka | Boxing | Men's 71 kg | 22 March |
| Gold | Peter Pita | Boxing | Men's 80 kg | 22 March |
 Silver | Livens Zola | Boxing | Men's 48 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Boniface Zengala | Boxing | Men's 67 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Merveille Mbalayi | Boxing | Women's 63 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Marie Mwika | Boxing | Women's 81 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | Jorbelle Malewu | Boxing | Women's +81 kg | 22 March |
| Silver | DR Congo | Handball | Men's tournament | 22 March |
| Silver | DR Congo | Handball | Women's tournament | 22 March |
 Bronze | Rosie Tabora | Wrestling | Women's freestyle 68 kg | 10 March |
| Bronze | Rabby Kilandi | Wrestling | Men's freestyle 57 kg | 11 March |
| Bronze | Andy Mukendi | Wrestling | Men's freestyle 74 kg | 11 March |
| Bronze | Aron Mabuba | Wrestling | Men's freestyle 97 kg | 11 March |
| Bronze | Noemie Ayenga Grace Basiki Gemima Mabwa Manzanza Divine Pembe Iyomi | 3x3 basketball | Women's U23 | 22 March |
| Bronze | Nathan Nlandu | Boxing | Men's 86 kg | 22 March |
| Bronze | Anthony Bweluzeyi | Boxing | Men's +92 kg | 22 March |
| Bronze | Gisele Nyembo | Boxing | Women's 52 kg | 22 March |
| Bronze | Brigitte Mbabi | Boxing | Women's 52 kg | 22 March |
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