Category: Governance

The Minister of Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Désiré N’zinga, recently convened a productive session with Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), and Robert Malumba Kalombo, the national president of the Federation of Congolese Enterprises (FEC). The meeting aimed to address divergences between the two entities concerning subcontractor recommendations for contracts within various sectors. Following the discussions, FEC’s president confirmed that the parties had reached consensus on the key issues that previously divided them. “There were discrepancies between our structures, the ARSP… Read More Here

President Tshisekedi engaged in discussions on Saturday with a delegation comprising traditional chiefs, religious leaders, and economic stakeholders from the Nande community, hailing from the province of North Kivu. The meeting, held at the African Union City, focused on the security situation in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly addressing concerns such as the recent bombing of the Mugunga camp for displaced people in Goma and the socio-humanitarian challenges surrounding compensating the victims. Bishop Mohindo Isesomo, representing the Anglican Diocese of North Kivu, highlighted the… Read More Here

In a press conference held on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Claver Hall in the Gombe commune, members of the civil society platform “Congo is not for sale” (CNPAV) urged Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to make the fight against corruption a top priority in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Jean-Claude Mputu, spokesperson for CNPAV, and Jimmy Kande, a member of the organization, highlighted the pervasive nature of corruption in the country’s political and institutional life. They called upon the future government and the judicial system to prioritize this fight, following… Read More Here

The issue of governance, corruption, and misuse of public funds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) extends beyond its borders, affecting Congolese communities abroad. In response to inquiries from the Congolese community in Belgium on May 3, 2024, President Félix Tshisekedi addressed measures implemented to tackle these challenges and foster development in the DRC. Acknowledging the longstanding nature of this issue, President Tshisekedi emphasized that his administration has prioritized addressing corruption. He highlighted efforts to track financial wrongdoings through the General Inspectorate of Finance (IGF), signaling a shift towards… Read More Here

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) met with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Calixte Ahokpossi on Wednesday, May 8, at the African Union City. This meeting marked the closure of the sixth review of the DRC’s economic and financial program. Ahokpossi announced that the DRC authorities and the IMF team had reached a staff-level agreement for concluding the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, pending validation by IMF management. He expressed satisfaction with the progress made by the government, indicating… Read More Here

China and Russia continue to gain prominence over the West in Africa, a trend that has been accentuated in recent times. The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, recently shared his perspective on why Eastern influence is surpassing Western influence in the continent, particularly in the DRC, citing the conduct of the parties involved. According to a report by the Russian newspaper Sputnik, President Tshisekedi highlighted the ease of doing business with Russia and China compared to the West. He emphasized that Russia and China engage… Read More Here

Following their meeting at the Élysée Palace, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Félix Tshisekedi held a joint press briefing, focusing on bilateral cooperation and security concerns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). President Macron affirmed France’s unwavering commitment to the DRC’s integrity, condemning aggression and urging Rwanda to halt support for the M23 rebel group. He emphasized France’s support for strengthening the DRC’s sovereignty and echoed the need for de-escalation, backing the Luanda Process. President Tshisekedi expressed optimism, highlighting France’s crucial role in seeking peace. He appreciated France’s increased dedication… Read More Here

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

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