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Copper: final battle over Tiger Resources' takeover

The identity of the buyer of Tiger Resources and its Congolese copper mine at Kipoi has been settled for several months now, but a further dispute has recently arisen between the parties involved.

Subscribers only Mining 06.07.2022

France, UK and US seek to block Russian ambitions in DRC

Put on alert by the turn of events in the Central African Republic and Mali, Western powers are worried about a potential rapprochement between the DRC and Russia and are hoping the UN will at least continue to enforce its arms embargo in the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - Moscow's way into Africa 05.07.2022

DR Congo arms embargo resolution splits Security Council

The UN Security Council is considering a French-led resolution that would overhaul the arms embargo regime imposed on the Democratic Republic of Congo. But Paris has had to revise its initial plan in the face of reluctance from London and Washington.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.07.2022

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Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Western capitals and the United Nations remain wary of dealing with the evidence that they say they have concerning Rwanda's support for the rebel M23 movement, much to the displeasure of Kinshasa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.07.2022

Despite Tony Blair's insistence, GIP finally says no to the Grand Inga project

The US-based Global Infrastructures Partners, owned by Nigerian businessman Adebayo Ogunlesi, has finally decided not to get involved in the scheme to build vast dams on the mighty Congo river.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining Running story - Grand Inga 29.06.2022

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

French secretary of state Chrysoula Zacharopoulou. © Alexandre Marchi/L'Est républicain/PhotoPQR/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.06.2022

UN experts uncover Kabila regime's cunning arms supply scheme

Former Congolese president Joseph Kabila's administration used to hide the import of military equipment under the name of "agricultural products", in a scam amounting to millions of dollars.

Subscribers only Politics 21.06.2022

Democratic Republic of Congo's former president Joseph Kabila, back in 2017, in Kinshasa.

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

As tensions between Kinshasa and Kigali continue to grow in eastern DRC, a confidential meeting between the French and Rwandan presidents took place in Paris in early June. Emmanuel Macron plans to speak by phone next with Felix Tshisekedi and is backing Angolan mediation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.06.2022

Paul Kagame and Emmanuel Macron, here in December 2021 at the Elysée Palace.

Electricity minister ousts head of public regulator over Nzilo II

The planned Nzilo II hydroelectric plant in Lualaba province is continuing to cause collateral damage. Following the sacking of a senior budget ministry official and his subsequent questioning by the security services, disciplinary proceedings have now been launched against the head of the regulatory body for public contracts after a falling out with the minister responsible for the project.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 17.06.2022

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Tshisekedi eyes up spymaster candidates in the running to fill void left by ousted François Beya

At a time of growing tension with neighbouring Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi is trying to reorganise his country's intelligence apparatus, which has been damaged by the imprisonment of François Beya Kasonga, his former special adviser on security.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.06.2022

Minister Mwenze and regulator at daggers drawn over Nzilo II power station

The water resources and electricity minister esteems that the public procurement regulator's decision to suspend a contract for the construction of the Nzilo II hydroelectric power station is "null and void".

Subscribers only Energy, Business 15.06.2022

Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

Breaking news published on 15/06/22 at 12:25 - In the wake of the agreement reached last May between Glencore and the US Department of Justice, which puts an end to the latter's investigations into the Swiss trader, Congolese financial intelligence intends to claim compensation for the prejudice caused to the DRC.

Subscribers only Mining 15.06.2022

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Fortescue in Kinshasa to stake its claim to Grand Inga as rivals circle

As a rival project takes shape in Paris, the Australian miner Fortescue is going all out to secure the lead role in the development of mega-dams on the River Congo.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining, Business 09.06.2022

The prime minister of the DRC, Sama Lukonde Kyenge, received a delegation from Fortescue led by Julie Shuttleworth, CEO of Fortescue Future Industries, in Kinshasa on 30 May 2022.

Arise prepares ground for DRC debut

In negotiations with Kinshasa to set up in the DRC, the investment fund Arise is deliberating over the location and size of its two industrial and logistics platforms, one dedicated to wood processing and the other to agribusiness.

Free access Finance, Business 09.06.2022

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Gabon's BGFIBank group is being investigated by the French national financial prosecution service. The investigation concerns "suspect" movements of funds between its subsidiaries in the DRC and France.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 08.06.2022

Manono lithium keen to take better advantage of US investor interest

Tantalex, a Canadian firm exploring lithium in the Manono area, plans to upgrade to a new US market to tap into booming US demand for this metal essential to the energy transition.

Subscribers only Mining 08.06.2022

Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Australian Fortescue is developing a hydroelectric project for Kinshasa and has its sights set on an iron ore deposit owned until recently by Dan Gertler.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining 06.06.2022

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DP World puts pressure on Tshisekedi over Port of Banana

DP World, which signed a new concession agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo in December, claims that the commitments for the construction of the Port of Banana have not been fulfilled. These accusations were made by the Emirati operator in a letter to the president.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 03.06.2022

Anglo American shows renewed interest in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga

Many years after ceasing exploration in Katanga, the mining giant Anglo American appears to be considering a return to the country.

Subscribers only Mining 03.06.2022

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

The latest African Union gathering held in the capital of Equatorial Guinea in May was a golden opportunity for a handful of business airlines to make some serious money by flying various presidents around.

Subscribers only Business 03.06.2022

The African Union summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

Regulatory body overturns tender process for Nzilo II power station

The public procurement regulatory authority has reversed the ministerial decision to award Lualaba Power the contract for the construction of the Nzilo II hydroelectric power station. This brings the two other contenders back into the race.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 02.06.2022

Middleman Du Wei fights on with his partners for Nzilo II hydroelectric dam construction contract

Chinese businessman Du Wei, who was very active during the presidency of Joseph Kabila, is still very much present in the DR Congo business world. He is currently bidding with two big Chinese groups for the contract to build the Nzilo II hydroelectric dam.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 01.06.2022

State firm competes with local and foreign groups on mining freight market

The state-owned shipping company Lignes Maritimes Congolaises plans to launch its export service from the DRC on 1 June, with its primary target being mining groups.

Subscribers only Mining 30.05.2022

Taiwan tries to force the DRC to repay a 30-year-old debt

Taiwan's lawyers, who won a US court ruling in 2017 ordering the DRC to pay $57.3m for an unpaid debt dating back to 1991, are now trying to target Congolese assets in the US.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 30.05.2022

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Prosecutor opens investigation into $300m finance ministry account

Last month in the utmost secrecy, the Kinshasa prosecutor's office opened an investigation into an account held by the finance ministry at the First National Bank containing over $300m. It is a sensitive case that could involve irregular transactions.

Subscribers only Politics 27.05.2022

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DRC

Copper: final battle over Tiger Resources' takeover

France, UK and US seek to block Russian ambitions in DRC

DR Congo arms embargo resolution splits Security Council

Spotlight
Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Despite Tony Blair's insistence, GIP finally says no to the Grand Inga project

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

UN experts uncover Kabila regime's cunning arms supply scheme

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

Electricity minister ousts head of public regulator over Nzilo II

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Tshisekedi eyes up spymaster candidates in the running to fill void left by ousted François Beya

Minister Mwenze and regulator at daggers drawn over Nzilo II power station

Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

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Fortescue in Kinshasa to stake its claim to Grand Inga as rivals circle

Arise prepares ground for DRC debut

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Manono lithium keen to take better advantage of US investor interest

Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

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DP World puts pressure on Tshisekedi over Port of Banana

Anglo American shows renewed interest in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

Regulatory body overturns tender process for Nzilo II power station

Middleman Du Wei fights on with his partners for Nzilo II hydroelectric dam construction contract

State firm competes with local and foreign groups on mining freight market

Taiwan tries to force the DRC to repay a 30-year-old debt

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Prosecutor opens investigation into $300m finance ministry account

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Copper: final battle over Tiger Resources' takeover

France, UK and US seek to block Russian ambitions in DRC

DR Congo arms embargo resolution splits Security Council

Spotlight Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

Despite Tony Blair's insistence, GIP finally says no to the Grand Inga project

Francophonie secretary of state Zacharopoulou to visit Libreville

UN experts uncover Kabila regime's cunning arms supply scheme

Spotlight Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

Electricity minister ousts head of public regulator over Nzilo II

Spotlight Tshisekedi eyes up spymaster candidates in the running to fill void left by ousted François Beya

Minister Mwenze and regulator at daggers drawn over Nzilo II power station

Kinshasa wants a piece of the pie following Glencore's $1bn guilty plea

Spotlight Fortescue in Kinshasa to stake its claim to Grand Inga as rivals circle

Arise prepares ground for DRC debut

"Congo Hold-up" : France's financial prosecution service has begun investigating the BGFI

Manono lithium keen to take better advantage of US investor interest

Fortescue has eyes on Dan Gertler's former iron ore project

Spotlight DP World puts pressure on Tshisekedi over Port of Banana

Anglo American shows renewed interest in Lualaba and Haut-Katanga

Business airlines hit jackpot with AU summit in Malabo

Regulatory body overturns tender process for Nzilo II power station

Middleman Du Wei fights on with his partners for Nzilo II hydroelectric dam construction contract

State firm competes with local and foreign groups on mining freight market

Taiwan tries to force the DRC to repay a 30-year-old debt

Spotlight Prosecutor opens investigation into $300m finance ministry account

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Diplomatic cat and mouse from New York to Paris over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 rebels

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Macron's fine diplomatic balancing act between Kagame and Tshisekedi

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Tshisekedi eyes up spymaster candidates in the running to fill void left by ousted François Beya

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Fortescue in Kinshasa to stake its claim to Grand Inga as rivals circle

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DP World puts pressure on Tshisekedi over Port of Banana

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Prosecutor opens investigation into $300m finance ministry account