Spotlight | DRC
The intriguing recipients of Congo's debt repayments

DRC
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.

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
The two consortiums in the running for Ruzizi III dam

Construction of the dam, strategic for Washington in the framework of the DRC peace process, is set to start in 2026.

DRC
Washington resumes crackdown on suspected Hezbollah financiers

The Congolese finance minister held meetings with several US officials to discuss the sensitive issue of Lebanese businessmen operating in the country and suspected of financing the Shiite Islamist organisation.

Central African Republic
Bangui drinking water project held up due to Touadéra's missing signature

The Saep Bangui II project, which involves building a drinking water supply system in the capital, was discussed this month in a meeting between Minister Arthur Bertrand Piri and an African Development Bank team.

DRC
World Bank works on new budget support packages

The international financial institution is working on budget support for 2025 and 2026. One of its objectives is to implement a regulatory reform to make it easier for private investors to set up in special economic zones.

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.

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.

DRC
$120m in World Bank funds used to finance elections

A Court of Auditors report has revealed that Finance Minister Nicolas Kazadi used funds from the international financial institution, set aside for economic management reforms, to finance the December 2023 elections.

Palace Intrigues
Felix Tshisekedi, Macky Sall, Mohamed Bazoum

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

DRCTshisekedi in private talks with Jules Alingete

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Spotlight | DRC
Engen sails into sea of troubles in DRC

The South African oil company is facing a bid by the Congolese state and relatives of the president to take control of its subsidiary. The managing director of Engen DRC has been dismissed and its shareholders are at daggers drawn.