Category: Governance

Women’s rights organizations have expressed their support for Mrs. Judith Tuluka Suminwa’s appointment as Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many see this decision as a testament to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi’s commitment to gender equality. First Lady Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi also congratulated Suminwa on her appointment, hailing it as a significant step toward gender equality and women’s leadership. The Forum of Citizen and Committed Women (GDD), an NGO advocating for women’s rights and electoral culture, welcomed Suminwa’s appointment, highlighting its importance for gender representation in decision-making bodies.… Read More Here

The Regulatory Authority for Private Sector Outsourcing (ARSP) plans to publish, within the next few hours, the list of companies recommended for major markets within Tenke Fungurume.The announcement was made at the end of a working session between managers of the mining company TFM and the Director General of ARSP. Miguel Kashal also had a fruitful “conference call” with the majority shareholder of the China Molybdenum Company (CMOC) Group to which the TFM company belongs. “I personally had a conference with the majority shareholder of the CMOC Group whom I… Read More Here

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo made history on Monday April 1st, by appointing the nation’s first-ever female prime minister, Judith Suminwa, to the role. This landmark appointment follows weeks of uncertainty, initiated by Tshisekedi’s inauguration for a second term in January. The process entailed a lengthy search for a majority coalition in the National Assembly, a prerequisite for naming a prime minister and forming a government. Expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the weight of her new role, Suminwa stated on national television, “I am aware of… Read More Here

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir embarked on a diplomatic mission to ease tensions and foster cooperation in East Africa, meeting with his counterpart, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In his capacity as Chairperson of the East African Community, President Kiir visited the DRC on March 25, aiming to address tensions between Rwanda and the DRC. Presidential Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin emphasized that this visit is part of President Kiir’s ongoing regional peace tour, seeking to diplomatically engage countries to mitigate tensions along their borders.… Read More Here

The “Makala Eco” Project, designed to recycle biodegradable waste into a sustainable energy source, received a funding of $10,000 from the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP). The project was adopted during a conference held at the University of Kinshasa on March 19, 2024. The initiative aims to repurpose organic waste like banana flowers, sugar cane, and corn cob leaves into a valuable energy resource. Through carbonization, these waste materials are transformed into a paste that serves as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuels. Students behind the “Makala Eco” project… Read More Here

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing diplomatic and military assistance to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique in their efforts to address ongoing violence and unrest. During the summit, SADC member states pledged their unwavering support to the governments of the DRC and Mozambique, aiming to achieve lasting peace, stability, and security in the region. The summit’s communique, delivered by SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi, lauded troop-contributing countries and commended the dedication of personnel deployed in the SADC Missions in Mozambique (SAMIM)… Read More Here