Last week, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa, attended the Rebranding Africa Forum in Brussels, Belgium. On the forum’s opening day, Suminwa encouraged investors to come to her country and explore available business opportunities. Representing President Félix Tshisekedi, she highlighted the DRC's rich natural resources, including cobalt, gold, and oil, despite ongoing security challenges.

"The DRC offers unique development opportunities for those who choose to invest there now," said Thierry Hot, the event's promoter.

"It is essential to exchange ideas and formulate concrete proposals that lead to a convergence of skills," the PM added. She also emphasized the need for collaboration among public, private, and civil society sectors to boost the economy. Suminwa also pointed out the important roles of youth and women in economic development.

In her closing remarks, the Congolese official stressed that the DRC's growth relies on everyone working together and called for "collective action to realize existing opportunities."

The DRC keeps ramping up efforts to improve its business environment. Its public investment plan for the next three years includes spending 10,646 billion Congolese francs ($3.7 billion) on infrastructure projects in transport, energy, and food production.

Georges Auréole Bamba in Brussels