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Chinese firm Chengtun Mining lying in wait for strategic Gécamines permit

The mining group is trying to secure a $300m deal in the Lualaba province. In its sights is a Gécamines mining licence recently transferred to an Emirati operator.

Subscribers only Mining 21.05.2026

Excluded candidate calls in FIFA over election of football federation head

A former Congolese football official is calling for an investigation into the election for the head of the national federation, scheduled for 20 May. Only one candidature, Véron Mosengo-Omba, former secretary general of the African Confederation, has been approved.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 20.05.2026

New census project scraps ‘joint effort' with CENI and ONIP

The population identification and census process commissioned by the government will be overseen solely by Deputy Prime Minister and Planning Minister Guylain Nyembo along with the Institut National de la Statistique (INS).

Subscribers only Politics 18.05.2026

ERG's bid to regain control of its permits faces deadlock

Artisanal mining of copper and cobalt near Kolwezi, in the DRC, 2016.© Kenny Katombe/Reuters

Subscribers only Mining 12.05.2026

Kinshasa tests artisanal gold export model with Canadian investor

Working with the Congolese state, the project, GoldConnect, is trialling a production and export model that relies heavily on new digital technologies.

Subscribers only Mining 11.05.2026

Regulator suspends digitisation of Go-Pass airport tax

The public procurement regulator has ordered the suspension of the award process for a contract to digitise the airport departure levy, after a competitor lodged a complaint alleging irregularities.

Subscribers only Business 08.05.2026

Kabila associate fights US fund FG Hemisphere over Maryland property freeze

Francis Selemani Mtwale is fighting to retain several luxury properties acquired between 2015 and 2018 in the US state of Maryland.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 05.05.2026

Kinshasa-M23 talks may move to Switzerland

Qatar, which has been concerned about its security since the start of the war with Iran, wishes, at least for the time being, to move the talks between Félix Tshisekedi's government and the rebels active in eastern DRC to another host country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.05.2026

How Kinshasa aims to take back control of big infrastructure projects

Buoyed by the success of its first Eurobond, the Democratic Republic of Congo is attempting to revive stalled projects and break free from financing arrangements that rely on external partners.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 01.05.2026

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Antalya, Turkey, on 17 April 2026.

Kinshasa faces fresh US trial over unpaid military contract

A federal judge has now ordered the case between Material Aviation Technologie Navigation and the DRC to be reopened.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.04.2026

Bank of Central African States ends talks on restoration funds

After six years of negotiations, the BEAC and foreign operators have been unable to reach an agreement on the terms for repatriating funds for the rehabilitation of mining and oil sites in the CFA franc zone.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 23.04.2026

Kinshasa gains ground in lithium arbitration against AVZ Minerals

The World Bank tribunal has lifted the interim measures requiring the Congolese government to reinstate AVZ Minerals' rights over the Manono licence. The decision gives the authorities more room to manoeuvre in reorganising the development of one of the world's largest untapped lithium deposits.

Subscribers only Mining 22.04.2026

Kinshasa spares no expense to back players in 2026 World Cup

Having already lavishly rewarded its national team for qualifying for the World Cup, the Congolese authorities now want to build on that success by mobilising substantial financial resources.

Subscribers only Finance 22.04.2026

CENI electoral commission still severely cash-strapped

According to its annual report, CENI only raised half the money it asked for last year, which meant it had to cancel several local elections. It must also contend with increasingly ageing infrastructure.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Finance 21.04.2026

Juliana Amato Lumumba seeks strategy in bid for La Francophonie

Up against the current secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, Rwanda's Louise Mushikiwabo, who is seeking a third term, the DRC's candidate is putting together her campaign while attempting to make do with the government's communications initiatives.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.04.2026

Juliana Amato Lumumba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Moscow, in September 2025.

Inside Paris police detention of francophone music star Gims

From Paris to Kinshasa via Abidjan and Cotonou, the arrest of the Congolese star has caused a stir and raised concerns in political circles.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.04.2026

Singer Gims at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre on 19 December 2025.

Glencore puts up $60m to settle tax dispute

With this payment, the Swiss trading giant brings to an end a tax dispute linked to alleged insurance fraud that had been dragging on for several years.

Subscribers only Finance, Commodity Traders 16.04.2026

IGF financial watchdog's new strategy comes aground

The head of the Inspection Générale des Finances has withdrawn his agents from state-owned companies and public institutions, opting instead for a "systemic" approach to monitoring government financial flows. This approach is hitting up against significant technical hurdles.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 14.04.2026

Talks between Kinshasa and AFC-M23 rebels move from Qatar to Switzerland

Due to a lack of flights resulting from the US and Israeli war against Iran, talks between the Congolese government and the rebel group can no longer be held in Doha.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.04.2026

Kinshasa targeted in $51m New York lawsuit

Two companies linked to French businessman Guy Hazout accuse the Congolese government and several of its officials of not paying up for contracts for the supply of ambulances.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 08.04.2026

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Kinshasa on verge of winning its bet on the cobalt market

Fully focused on its goal of regulating the precious mineral sector, Félix Tshisekedi's presidency expects significant fiscal returns this year. The authorities, however, have had to contend with pressure from Chinese operators eager to obtain larger quotas, as well as the reluctance of certain administrations.

Subscribers only Mining 07.04.2026

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Washington, December 2025.

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The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

A few days before its spring meetings, the International Monetary Fund conducted a harsh assessment of the health of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa states. The Bretton Woods institution, which is about to conclude support programmes with them, is asking for guarantees.

Subscribers only Finance 02.04.2026

Abebe Aemro Selassie at the IMF and World Bank annual meeting in Washington, 16 October 2025.

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From Washington to Kinshasa TotalEnergies tries to save Ruzizi III dam

For the hydroelectric project supported by the American administration to come to fruition, its shareholders are working to overcome Kinshasa's reluctance to accept the establishment of a demilitarised zone around the project.

Subscribers only Energy 01.04.2026

Donald Trump, Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi during peace agreement signing between Rwanda and DRC in Washington DC, 4 December 2025.

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The hidden clauses of Washington and Kinshasa's new health deal

Africa Intelligence has obtained a copy of the memorandum of understanding signed in February between the DRC and the United States. Whilst aimed at strengthening the Congolese healthcare system, this agreement could also benefit US biotechnology companies.

Free access Diplomacy 31.03.2026

A vaccine against monkeypox being prepared at Goma Hospital in the DRC in October 2024.

Tshisekedi's choice to replace Modeste Bahati in the Senate

The majority has identified a replacement for Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, who has resigned from his post as second vice-president of the Senate.

Subscribers only Politics 30.03.2026

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Chinese firm Chengtun Mining lying in wait for strategic Gécamines permit

Excluded candidate calls in FIFA over election of football federation head

New census project scraps ‘joint effort' with CENI and ONIP

ERG's bid to regain control of its permits faces deadlock

Kinshasa tests artisanal gold export model with Canadian investor

Regulator suspends digitisation of Go-Pass airport tax

Kabila associate fights US fund FG Hemisphere over Maryland property freeze

Kinshasa-M23 talks may move to Switzerland

How Kinshasa aims to take back control of big infrastructure projects

Kinshasa faces fresh US trial over unpaid military contract

Bank of Central African States ends talks on restoration funds

Kinshasa gains ground in lithium arbitration against AVZ Minerals

Kinshasa spares no expense to back players in 2026 World Cup

CENI electoral commission still severely cash-strapped

Juliana Amato Lumumba seeks strategy in bid for La Francophonie

Inside Paris police detention of francophone music star Gims

Glencore puts up $60m to settle tax dispute

IGF financial watchdog's new strategy comes aground

Talks between Kinshasa and AFC-M23 rebels move from Qatar to Switzerland

Kinshasa targeted in $51m New York lawsuit

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Kinshasa on verge of winning its bet on the cobalt market

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The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

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From Washington to Kinshasa TotalEnergies tries to save Ruzizi III dam

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The hidden clauses of Washington and Kinshasa's new health deal

Tshisekedi's choice to replace Modeste Bahati in the Senate

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Chinese firm Chengtun Mining lying in wait for strategic Gécamines permit

Excluded candidate calls in FIFA over election of football federation head

New census project scraps ‘joint effort' with CENI and ONIP

ERG's bid to regain control of its permits faces deadlock

Kinshasa tests artisanal gold export model with Canadian investor

Regulator suspends digitisation of Go-Pass airport tax

Kabila associate fights US fund FG Hemisphere over Maryland property freeze

Kinshasa-M23 talks may move to Switzerland

How Kinshasa aims to take back control of big infrastructure projects

Kinshasa faces fresh US trial over unpaid military contract

Bank of Central African States ends talks on restoration funds

Kinshasa gains ground in lithium arbitration against AVZ Minerals

Kinshasa spares no expense to back players in 2026 World Cup

CENI electoral commission still severely cash-strapped

Juliana Amato Lumumba seeks strategy in bid for La Francophonie

Inside Paris police detention of francophone music star Gims

Glencore puts up $60m to settle tax dispute

IGF financial watchdog's new strategy comes aground

Talks between Kinshasa and AFC-M23 rebels move from Qatar to Switzerland

Kinshasa targeted in $51m New York lawsuit

Spotlight Kinshasa on verge of winning its bet on the cobalt market

Spotlight The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

Spotlight From Washington to Kinshasa TotalEnergies tries to save Ruzizi III dam

Spotlight The hidden clauses of Washington and Kinshasa's new health deal

Tshisekedi's choice to replace Modeste Bahati in the Senate

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Spotlight
Kinshasa on verge of winning its bet on the cobalt market

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The alarming IMF report on CEMAC countries

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From Washington to Kinshasa TotalEnergies tries to save Ruzizi III dam

Spotlight
The hidden clauses of Washington and Kinshasa's new health deal