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DRC
National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

Created in July 2020 by Félix Tshisekedi to tackle the country's low level of electricity supply, ANSER struggled during the president's first term to find the money it needed to achieve its goals. [...]

Published on 04/07/2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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DRC
ANSER
Cyprien Musimar Ndele
Doudou Fwamba Likunde
Felix Tshisekedi
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Judith Suminwa Tuluka
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Turkey's Milvest faces first setback in Kinshasa

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

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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.

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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.

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Marthe Kasalu Jibikilayi in Kinshasa on 31 July 2016.

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Engen sails into sea of troubles in DRC

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DRC
Government at odds over repaying its oil debts

Several senior figures in the DRC administration are against proposed arrangements for reimbursing $438m that was used to subsidise petrol prices in 2022. But failure to find a rapid solution could result in fuel shortages and unwanted political consequences.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy, Politics 09.11.2023

DRC
The Congolese private sector's race to make up for the mining industry's electricity deficit

They call themselves the "Musketeers". Well-known in the Congolese business community, this small group of businessmen is launching a wide range of projects in the electricity sector.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 22.11.2022

DRC
Kinshasa plans tender calls for 19 mini-power stations

In contrast to mega-projects like the Grand Inga dam, which are struggling to get off the ground, the Congolese authorities are elaborating plans for several dozen mini-power plants.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 07.01.2022

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Judith Suminwa Tuluka
Mwinda
Nicolas Kazadi
Off-Grid Europe
Sama Lukonde Kyenge
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Teddy Lwamba Muba
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Mali, Senegal, Togo
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

DRC
National electrification agency hopes for funding boost from new Suminwa government

DRC
Turkey's Milvest faces first setback in Kinshasa

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

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Tshisekedi's new government prompts coalition disquiet

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