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“Clear Contracts Are One of the Best Safeguards Against Future Disputes” — Maude Vallée, ALSF Chief Operations Officer

Since 2008, the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), an institution affiliated with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has helped African governments...

General Kasongo Kabwik tapped to tackle sanitation challenges in Kinshasa

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi announced on Friday the creation of a multidisciplinary task force dedicated to improving...

Marie-Gabrielle Opese Advocates a Gradual and Pragmatic Move Away from Cash in the DRC

As the Democratic Republic of Congo steps up efforts to strengthen the credibility of its financial system and accelerate its digital transformation,...

Bienvenu Bolangi becomes first Congolese player to enter ATP rankings

Bienvenu Bolangi has become the first Congolese player to enter the ATP rankings, marking a milestone for tennis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The...

Critical Metals confirms Danilo Lange to lead strained Molulu copper-cobalt project

Danilo Lange has been confirmed as chief executive officer of Critical Metals, the company announced on May 12, 2026. The London-listed miner holds a 70%...

OCC chief Tshimanga returns to office, but disciplinary case remains open

Étienne Tshimanga Mutombo is set to return as Director General of the Office Congolais de Contrôle (OCC), the Democratic Republic of Congo’s state quality...

DRC regulator seeks clearer picture of subcontracting's impact on jobs

The Democratic Republic of Congo's private-sector subcontracting regulator has moved to strengthen oversight of job creation in the industry. A decision...

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DRC looks to Côte d'Ivoire's cocoa model to develop its sector

The Democratic Republic of Congo is looking to leverage Côte d'Ivoire's expertise to accelerate the development of its cocoa sector and strengthen the...

DRC signs $187 mln in contracts with Chinese firms for Mbanga-Lualaba highway

The Democratic Republic of Congo signed three construction contracts worth a combined estimated $187 million on June 3 in Kinshasa for work on the...

DR Congo watchdog seeks wider scrutiny of FRIVAO contracts following DIVO probe order

The Centre for Research on Public Finance and Local Development (CREFDL) has called for judicial scrutiny to be extended to all public contracts awarded...

DR Congo suspends mining activities adjacent to Maiko National Park

DR Congo's Ministry of Mines announced on June 2 the precautionary suspension of all mining activities in areas adjacent to Maiko National Park in the...

Labour unrest at TFM clouds output outlook for strategic CMOC mine in DRC

Workers at Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) launched a strike on June 1, 2026, threatening output at one of the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest copper...

Baobab RDC turns to insurance to protect borrowers and strengthen its loan portfolio

Baobab RDC, a microfinance institution operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, signed a memorandum of understanding with insurer Rawsur Life on May...

ECA launches €15.03M programme to support responsible mineral processing in Southern Africa

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) launched a regional programme in Lusaka, Zambia, on June 2, 2026, aimed at developing responsible...

DRC taps Algerian expertise to modernize petroleum data

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking to strengthen its capacity to manage and use petroleum data, with support from Algeria. The objective...

DRC plans Adex joint venture to capture more value from artisanal diamonds

The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to create Adex RDC SA, a joint venture aimed at strengthening the processing and international marketing of...

REGIDESO Launches Tender for Kinshasa Bottled Water Plant

DR Congo's state water utility REGIDESO is moving forward with plans to build a bottled water production facility in Kinshasa. The company has published a...

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Opposition strike call dampens business activity in Kinshasa

Several opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo called a "dead city" strike in Kinshasa on Tuesday to protest a constitutional revision...

Tshopo sets new fuel prices to stabilize the local market

The provincial government of Tshopo has announced new reference prices for gasoline in response to a supply shortage and a surge in prices blamed on...

DRC begins rehabilitation of 300 km of feeder roads in Kongo Central

Work has officially begun on the rehabilitation of 300 kilometres of agricultural feeder roads in the Luozi territory of Kongo Central province. The...

Ebola: Air traffic resumes in Bunia under enhanced health controls

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Regional Integration announced the immediate reopening of Bunia airport, nearly one week after its temporary...

Songololo and Kenge dry ports planned to improve freight flows on the Matadi-Kinshasa route

DR Congo's freight regulator OGEFREM is preparing to launch construction of two inland dry ports in Songololo and Kenge as part of efforts to improve...

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