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Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

The president's new chief of staff may lack political clout, but he has a strong business background and enjoys support from powerful government figures. During Tshisekedi's first term, the leadership of his private office was deemed erratic, and he is keen to buck that trend. [...]

Published on 11/10/2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 4 minutes

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DRC
Agence nationale de renseignement
Agence nationale pour la promotion des investissements
Anthony Nkinzo Kamole
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Daniel Mukoko Samba
Direction Generale des Impots
DP World
Faustin Luanga Muleka
Felix Tshisekedi
François Kakese
Glencore
Guy Kabongo Mwadiamvita
Guylain Nyembo
Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe
Jean-Pierre Bemba
Joseph Kabila
Judith Suminwa Tuluka
National Security Council
Nestle
Philadelphia Missionary Centre
PwC
Roland Dalo
Thérèse Wamba Wagner
Vital Kamerhe

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

In the utmost secrecy and with Angolan mediation, the DRC and Rwandan spymasters met in Rubavu on 29 and 30 August. At the end of intense negotiations, they agreed on the outlines of a plan for the withdrawal of Rwandan troops and the ‘neutralisation' of the FDLR.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 03.09.2024

FARDC soldiers near the frontline and the town of Kibirizi, controlled by the M23, North Kivu, DRC, 14 May 2024.

DRC
The drilling contracts scandal that's causing embarrassment all the way to the presidency

President Félix Tshisekedi was initially enthusiastic about new solar-powered water pumps and street lighting, but the contracts have given rise to violent score settling in the presidential entourage amid accusations of overcharging.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 26.07.2024

Spotlight | DRC
Plantations et Huileries du Congo caught up in battle between state and shareholders

This prominent agricultural and industrial company may have bounced back, but the architects of this success, Wale Adeosun and Kalaa Mpinga, who previously worked well together, are now at war. The firm's board has not had its accounts audited since 2021 and has not approved Julia Luhonga's appointment as its chair by the ministry in charge of state assets.

Subscribers only Business 13.06.2024

Nigeria's Wale Adeosun and the DRC's Kalaa Mpinga.

Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi's new government prompts coalition disquiet

President Félix Tshisekedi's nascent new administration is already causing ructions within the ruling coalition, whose cohesion will be put to the test in a vote scheduled for today in the National Assembly.

Subscribers only Politics 11.06.2024

Félix Tshisekedi at the Stade des Martyrs for his inauguration, Kinshasa, DRC, 20 January 2024.

Inner circles | DRC
Tshisekedi's mother becomes key behind-the-scenes player in Congolese politics

Maman Marthe has become particularly influential at the start of her son's second term. She is increasingly being consulted by the country's political elite and is guiding some of the key appointments.

Subscribers only Politics 24.05.2024

Marthe Kasalu Jibikilayi in Kinshasa on 31 July 2016.

DRC
'Philadelphie' Pentecostal church wields powerful influence over Tshisekedi regime

The influence of Pastor Roland Dallo, of whose Pentecostal church Félix Tshisekedi is a follower, is growing at the start of the president's second term in office. Some followers might get key political and security jobs.

Subscribers only Politics 09.04.2024

DRC
Tshisekedi's reshuffles his presidential staff, one step at a time

For months, the Congolese president has been promising to shake up and slim down his team of top aides. The new line-up is finally taking shape, with the position of special adviser likely to be culled.

Subscribers only Politics 06.12.2022

The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi in Bujumbura (Burundi) on 21 May 2022.

Inner circles | DRC
The parallel government of Tshisekedi's special advisors

President Tshisekedi has a team of nine special advisors he likes to call on. Playing on rivalries among the members of Joseph Kabila's Front Commun pour le Congo, some have taken charge of state matters even if that means encroaching on the portfolios of the ministers concerned.

Subscribers only Politics 05.02.2021

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Agence nationale de renseignement
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Anthony Nkinzo Kamole
Augustin Matata Ponyo
Daniel Mukoko Samba
Direction Generale des Impots
DP World
Faustin Luanga Muleka
Felix Tshisekedi
François Kakese
Glencore
Guy Kabongo Mwadiamvita
Guylain Nyembo
Jean-Louis Esambo Kangashe
Jean-Pierre Bemba
Joseph Kabila
Judith Suminwa Tuluka
National Security Council
Nestle
Philadelphia Missionary Centre
PwC
Roland Dalo
Thérèse Wamba Wagner
Vital Kamerhe

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Mali, Senegal, Togo
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
War in the east: Congolese and Rwandan intelligence services close to finalising agreement

DRC
The drilling contracts scandal that's causing embarrassment all the way to the presidency

Spotlight | DRC
Plantations et Huileries du Congo caught up in battle between state and shareholders

Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi's new government prompts coalition disquiet

Inner circles | DRC
Tshisekedi's mother becomes key behind-the-scenes player in Congolese politics

DRC
'Philadelphie' Pentecostal church wields powerful influence over Tshisekedi regime

DRC
Tshisekedi's reshuffles his presidential staff, one step at a time

Inner circles | DRC
The parallel government of Tshisekedi's special advisors