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DRC
Sama Lukonde envisages a 50-strong government

The Congolese prime minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge, who has just embarked on consultations to form his new administration, is envisaging several possibilities. [...]

Published on 26/02/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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DRC
Félix Tshisekedi's tries to please Union Sacrée's different parties with new government

Breaking news published on 09/03/21, 1:40 p.m - Nearly two months after the appointment of Prime Minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge, Tshisekedi is on the verge of announcing his future government. Ministries have been shared out between the parties of the Union Sacrée, according to their political weight and influence.

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Tshisekedi rejects PM's first cabinet picks

The formation of Sama Lukonde Kyenge new government could prove challenging for the Congolese presidency, which faces the delicate task of having to make room for all the different political parties that make up his 'sacred union'.

Subscribers only Politics 17.03.2021

Prime Minister Sama Lukonde Kyenge and President Felix Tshisekedi.

China, DRC
Beijing beckons to Tshisekedi

Xi Jinping's regime has invited the Congolese head of state to visit Beijing later this spring to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. The invitation comes as Washington, which has made a dramatic return to the DRC since the election of Felix Tshisekedi, is closely scrutinizing Chinese activity in the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.03.2021

Spotlight | DRC, Southern Africa
Copperbelt mineral exports dry up after hike in cross-border tolls

Several haulage companies have stopped exporting minerals mined in the DRC and are restricting themselves to transport operations within the country, claiming that tolls imposed when crossing into Zambia are prohibitively high.

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A 'dam' fine war over Grand Inga among Tshisekedi's advisors

Australian mining company Fortescue, backed by special advisor Alexy Kayembe, is Félix Tshisekedi's favourite for Grand Inga... for now. But two other advisors continue to make moves to take control of the colossal dam project.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 15.02.2021

DRC
Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

Since early August, mining operators in the DRC have been pushing back against recent fiscal and budgetary measures introduced by the central government in Kinshasa. On 8 September, the leading industry players turned out in force for a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Mining 18.09.2020

Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi met with representatives of mining operators on 8 September.

Spotlight | DRC
Sino-Egyptian consortium could replace ACS and China Three Gorges on Inga III

Congolese authorities are discussing the possibility of a new consortium made up of of Egypt's Income and the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) taking over the Inga III project.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 03.02.2020

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DRC
Sama Lukonde envisages a 50-strong government

DRC
Félix Tshisekedi's tries to please Union Sacrée's different parties with new government

DRC
Tshisekedi rejects PM's first cabinet picks

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Beijing beckons to Tshisekedi

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Copperbelt mineral exports dry up after hike in cross-border tolls

DRC
A 'dam' fine war over Grand Inga among Tshisekedi's advisors

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Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

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