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

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Washington, December 2025.
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi in Washington, December 2025. © Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP
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. [...]
Reading time 4 minutes Olivier Liffran
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