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President Tshisekedi Promotes Business Climate at France-DRC Forum 1 Mining in DRC Governance News in Brief 

President Tshisekedi Promotes Business Climate at France-DRC Forum

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During his Paris visit, President Félix Tshisekedi addressed French businessmen at the Mendès-France Conference Center, emphasizing the direct link between the business climate unit and the Presidency of the Republic to ensure prompt responsiveness. Anthony Kinzo, Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI), highlighted the DRC’s progress, including the removal of 16 taxes as part of an emergency plan initiated in 2023 to enhance the business environment. The France-DRC Business Forum, organized by Medef, prioritizes strategic minerals, energy, and infrastructure development, crucial sectors for the… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Raises Concerns Over EU-Rwanda Mining Agreement 2 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi Raises Concerns Over EU-Rwanda Mining Agreement

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During a book presentation at the Collège des Bernardins in Paris, President Félix Tshisekedi voiced strong criticism against a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on critical raw materials signed between Rwanda and the European Union. The event, held on April 29, showcased Tshisekedi’s book “For a Congo Found,” which outlines his vision for a sovereign and prosperous Congo. Tshisekedi expressed appreciation for France’s support in stabilizing the Great Lakes region but expressed confusion over the EU’s decision to engage in mining partnerships with Rwanda. He emphasized concerns that such partnerships… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi calls for sanctions against Rwanda During visit to Germany 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Tshisekedi calls for sanctions against Rwanda During visit to Germany

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After a two-hour tête-à-tête between President Félix Tshisekedi and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday in Berlin, Germany, their respective delegations held a working meeting during which they discussed economic cooperation and the security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “The Germans reaffirmed their commitment to the sovereignty of the DRC and denounced the Rwandan military presence on Congolese territory. We insisted that declarations are good, but action is even better,” said Christophe Lutundula, Deputy Prime Minister (VPM), Minister of Foreign Affairs. According to Lutundula, “we need… Read More Here
PRESIDENT FELIX TSHISEKEDI BEGINS WORKING VISIT TO GERMANY 4 Mining in DRC Governance 

PRESIDENT FELIX TSHISEKEDI BEGINS WORKING VISIT TO GERMANY

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Head of State Felix Tshisekedi, accompanied by the distinguished First Lady Denise Nyakeru, arrived in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday for a mission focused on economic cooperation and security. Last evening, at 7 p.m. (local time), the President of the Republic had a one-on-one meeting with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This meeting was followed by a joint working dinner with the delegations of the two countries. At a press conference, Christiane Hoffmann, First Deputy Spokesperson of the German Federal Government, announced that the discussions will focus first on economic relations between… Read More Here
The US asserts that it is a better option for Africa than Russia and China 5 International Governance 

The US asserts that it is a better option for Africa than Russia and China

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A recent poll found that China and Russia have higher approval ratings in Africa than America. In 2023, the United States had a 56% approval rating, China 58%, and Russia 64%. The Commerce Secretary of the United States, Gina Raimondo, disclosed to the American news network CNN, that the United States, remains Africa’s best option. According to her, for African countries, the United States is the ideal partner, “without strings attached.” She also pointed out that Africa is free to make its own decisions and that this notion will not… Read More Here
President Holds Talks with Foreign Ambassadors on Eastern DRC Situation 6 Mining in DRC Governance 

President Holds Talks with Foreign Ambassadors on Eastern DRC Situation

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President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) convened a meeting with Ambassadors Roxane De Bilderling of Belgium, Lucy Tamlyn of the United States of America, and Bruno Aubert of France at the African Union City on Thursday to address the security and humanitarian challenges in the eastern region of the country. During the discussions, Ambassador Roxane De Bilderling emphasized the pressing security issues in the East, drawing from her recent visits to Goma and Bunia. She highlighted Belgium’s commitment to forming a rapid reaction brigade to address… Read More Here
PRESIDENT FELIX TSHISEKEDI ARRIVES IN PARIS FOR A 3-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

PRESIDENT FELIX TSHISEKEDI ARRIVES IN PARIS FOR A 3-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT

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It was in the early morning of Monday, April 29 that the President of Felix Tshisekedi arrived in Paris, France, for an official visit of 3 days. On this occasion, the French Republic has unfurled the entire protocol for hosting a State visit in two stages. At Paris Orly Airport, the Head of State and the distinguished First Lady Denise Nyakeru were received by Mrs. Chrysoula ZACHAPOPOULI, Secretary of State for Development and International Partners. The other moment of solemn welcome was at the mythical Place des Invalides in the… Read More Here
UN Human Rights Chief Discusses Humanitarian Concerns with DRC President 8 Mining in DRC Governance 

UN Human Rights Chief Discusses Humanitarian Concerns with DRC President

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President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a significant meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Thursday at the African Union City. This meeting followed Turk’s recent four-day mission to the DRC, where he assessed the humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country. Accompanied by Ms. Bintou Keita, Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), Turk expressed his deep concern to President Tshisekedi regarding the humanitarian challenges faced by the population in the eastern… Read More Here
FEC challenges ARSP's recommended selection of subcontractors for Tenke Fungurume Mining 9 Mining in DRC Governance 

FEC challenges ARSP’s recommended selection of subcontractors for Tenke Fungurume Mining

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Members of the Federation of Congolese Companies (FEC) Lualaba examined, Thursday April 11, in Kolwezi, the list of subcontracting companies with majority Congolese capital recommended for the execution of large contracts within Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM ). This list was produced by the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP). The members of the FEC Lualaba, already in the minority on the revealed list, wish to understand the criteria used by the ARSP to recommend these 25 companies. After analyzing the frustrations of its members, the FEC Lualaba… Read More Here
South Africa’s President Concludes Visit to South Sudan 10 International Governance 

South Africa’s President Concludes Visit to South Sudan

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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to South Sudan to strengthen bilateral relations. During the working visit – which took place from 16-18 April –, President Ramaphosa received an update from his South Sudanese counterpart President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), which was signed in September 2018. “We are encouraged by the progress achieved thus far. The ceasefire agreement is holding and threats to the country’s peace and stability have been… Read More Here

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