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Doudou Fwamba replaces Nicolas Kazadi at the Ministry of Finance 1 Mining in DRC Governance 

Doudou Fwamba replaces Nicolas Kazadi at the Ministry of Finance

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The recent upheaval in the Sama II Government has led to significant changes in key ministerial positions. Notably, Nicolas Kazadi has been replaced by Doudou Fwamba as Minister of Finance. Meanwhile, Aimé Boji Sangara, the Minister of State and Minister of Budget, retains his position, with the National Economy portfolio now entrusted to Professor Daniel Mukoko Samba. Among the survivors from the previous government are Jean-Lucien Busa, Patrick Muyaya, Guy Loando, and Jean-Pierre Lihau. Patrick Muyaya remains at the Ministry of Communication and Media, while Jean-Pierre Lihau has been reappointed… Read More Here
First Female DRC Mines Minister Antoinette N'Samba Kalambayi Dismissed After Three Years 2 Mining in DRC Governance Mining Personality 

First Female DRC Mines Minister Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi Dismissed After Three Years

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After three years at the helm of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) mines ministry, Antoinette N’Samba Kalambayi has been dismissed from her position. She was the first woman to hold this significant role since the DRC gained national and international sovereignty. “With all my heart, I thank you, Excellency Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Republic, Head of State, for the trust placed in me over the last three years, especially for making me the first female Minister of Mines,” she wrote in a message on her X… Read More Here
New Govt Appointed in DRC, Ending Months of Political Uncertainty 3 Mining in DRC Governance 

New Govt Appointed in DRC, Ending Months of Political Uncertainty

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KINSHASA – The Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed a new government, spokesperson Tina Salama announced early Wednesday, concluding months of political deadlock. President Felix Tshisekedi secured a second term in the late 2023 elections, which also granted his Sacred Union coalition a significant majority in parliament. However, internal competition for cabinet positions delayed the formation of the new government. On April 1, Tshisekedi appointed Judith Suminwa as Congo’s first female prime minister, and on May 22, his former chief of staff Vital Kamerhe was named parliament speaker, clearing the… Read More Here
Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations 4 Governance Mining in DRC Regional conflict 

Presidents of DRC and Poland Discuss Security and Bilateral Relations

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Last Friday, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) held a telephone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda. The discussion focused on topics of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and the security situation in eastern DRC. President Duda, on behalf of Poland, condemned the attempt to destabilize Congolese institutions on Sunday, May 19, in Kinshasa. He reaffirmed Poland’s commitment to peace, security, and the preservation of the DRC’s territorial integrity. Addressing recent social media controversies regarding his visit to Rwanda, President Duda denounced the manipulations and expressed… Read More Here
Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation 5 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Family of American caught up in DRC failed coup say their son went to Africa on vacation

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The family of an American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo said their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism, according to a statement provided to The Associated Press. Tyler Thompson, 21, was one of at least three Americans who were named by the Congolese army as being part of a failed effort to overthrow the government in Kinshasa in the early hours Sunday under eccentric, self-exiled leader Christian Malanga. The two other Americans allegedly involved were… Read More Here
Kenyan President Calls on DRC to Address Internal Strife 6 Mining in DRC Governance Regional conflict 

Kenyan President Calls on DRC to Address Internal Strife

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Kenyan President William Ruto has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to confront its internal challenges and cease falsely implicating Rwanda in the violence plaguing its eastern territories. In an interview with the French media outlet Jeune Afrique, President Ruto stressed the importance of the DRC, led by President Felix Tshisekedi, addressing the root causes of the conflict in the east, primarily driven by the M23 rebel fighters. During a meeting of heads of state, it was confirmed that the M23 fighters are of Congolese origin, not Rwandan, as… Read More Here
Newly Accredited Ambassadors Present Credentials to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi 7 Mining in DRC Governance 

Newly Accredited Ambassadors Present Credentials to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi

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This Thursday at the African Union City, three newly accredited non-resident, extraordinary, and plenipotentiary ambassadors presented their credentials to the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi. The first ambassador, Mr. Zsolt Mészáros from Hungary, is based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he has represented his country since December 2, 2020. Before his current position, he served as Commercial Attaché at the same embassy from 2015 to 2020. Earlier in his career, from 2009 to 2015, he was Operations Manager at International Testing and Training Services LTD in… Read More Here
ARSP Cancels Fraudulent Certificates for ERG Group's Subcontractors in DRC 8 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

ARSP Cancels Fraudulent Certificates for ERG Group’s Subcontractors in DRC

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Michel Kashal, the Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), has taken decisive action against nine subcontracting companies associated with the ERG group. These companies were found to have fraudulently obtained registration certificates. The announcement was broadcast on Monday, May 20, 2024, via Radio Télévision Nationale Congolaise (RTNC 1). Among the implicated subcontractors are METALKOL, FRONTIER, BOSS MINING, and COMIDE, all entangled in the practice of nominee registrations. Following their removal from the subcontracting market in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the ARSP… Read More Here
President Tshisekedi Highlights Shift Towards BRICS Amid Criticism of Western Attitudes 9 Mining in DRC Economy Governance 

President Tshisekedi Highlights Shift Towards BRICS Amid Criticism of Western Attitudes

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During his recent official visit to France in early May, President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) discussed his country’s international stance in an interview with French journalist Darius Rochebin on LCI. President Tshisekedi criticized Western nations, particularly in Europe, for their lack of understanding of African realities and their perceived arrogance in giving lessons. He emphasized his preference for engaging with Russia and China over Western countries. DRC’s Engagement with BRICS and the Shift in Global Power At the 15th BRICS Summit last September, the DRC… Read More Here
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa Extends Condolences to Iran Over President Raisi's Death 10 International Governance 

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa Extends Condolences to Iran Over President Raisi’s Death

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Iran following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. The crash also claimed the lives of the governor of East Azerbaijan province and other senior officials, including Iran’s Foreign Minister. In a statement reported by The Herald, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to collaborating with Iran in advancing mutual socio-economic development goals despite existing sanctions. He expressed optimism for continued cooperation in memory of President Raisi’s legacy, recalling… Read More Here

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