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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...

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...

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...

DR Congo moves to reclaim vehicle registration platform as Valornet retains source code

DR Congo's Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba has given Valornet, a subsidiary of South African group Syntell, 72 hours to transfer control of the national...

MIBA revival plan advances, but $50 mln funding remains conditional

The release of $50 million earmarked for the revival of Société Minière de Bakwanga (MIBA) remains contingent on the completion of several preconditions,...

DRC battery council, Standard Bank sign deal to support investment-ready projects

Conseil congolais de la batterie (CCB) and Standard Bank DRC signed a memorandum of understanding in Kinshasa on May 28 to support the structuring of...

Canada imposes 90-day visa suspension on DRC residents over Ebola outbreak

Canada has suspended entry for foreign nationals traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan as part of new measures...

DRC, China sign Police Cooperation Agreement with High Stakes for Mining and Digital Security

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and China have signed a police cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the...

ERG Shareholder Shake-Up: What the New Ownership Structure Means for the DRC

Kazakh mining group Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), which operates copper and cobalt assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced a major...

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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...

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...

DRC waives visas for Ugandan nationals for stays of up to 90 days

Ugandan nationals with valid passports are now exempt from entry visa requirements in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for stays of up to 90 days....

DRC adds lithium to strategic minerals list, opening door to higher royalties

The Democratic Republic of Congo's government adopted a draft decree on Friday expanding the country's list of strategic minerals, a move that would...

New scanner controls at Kanyaka slow freight movement between DRC and Zambia

New compliance procedures at Kanyaka, on the Lubumbashi-Kasumbalesa road, are disrupting freight traffic between the Democratic Republic of Congo and...

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