Category: Governance

DRC Prohibits Mining Companies from Directly Selling Mining Reagents to Promote Local Subcontracting The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP) has formally prohibited all mining companies operating in the country from directly supplying, distributing or marketing mining reagents, including sulfuric acid, quicklime, coal and similar products. Under the new regulation, only subcontracting companies that are duly approved and registered with the ARSP are authorised to supply and commercialise these materials. The decision was adopted on January 7, 2026, and is binding on all mining operators without… Read More Here

DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal: Tshisekedi Sets Roadmap for Security, Withdrawal of Foreign Forces & Lasting Stability As is customary, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo addressed parliamentarians gathered in Congress on Monday, December 8, 2025. In his speech, he clarified the nature and objectives of the agreements recently signed in Washington. He emphasized that four major priorities will guide government action in the coming weeks—key steps intended to translate the peace accord into tangible results on the ground. Reflecting on what he called a historic moment, President Tshisekedi underlined the importance of… Read More Here

DRC Recovers 30,000 Mining Sites and Introduces Cobalt Export Quotas to Boost Strategic Control President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a sweeping restructuring of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mining sector—an economic pillar and a crucial strategic resource in the global shift toward clean energy. His objective is clear: regain control of a fragmented industry, long undervalued and dominated by speculative interests, and turn it into a genuine engine of national development. The government has reclaimed nearly 30,000 mining concessions previously held by inactive operators or land hoarders. The move signals… Read More Here

French President Macron Commends New DRC–Rwanda Peace Agreement and Urges Lasting Commitment French President Emmanuel Macron reacted publicly to the peace agreement signed in Washington on December 4, 2025, between the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame. The accord was concluded with the support of international partners and under the auspices of the United States. In a message posted on his official account, the French Head of State welcomed “a step forward made possible by the commitment of the parties,” while… Read More Here

DRC–Rwanda Peace and Economic Agreement Welcomed by ARSP Director Miguel Kashal Miguel Kashal, Director General of the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), followed from his office the ceremony marking the ratification of the recent peace and economic agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. On this occasion, he commended what he described as the active diplomacy of President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, which, according to him, helped pave the way for a new phase of dialogue between Kinshasa and Kigali after decades of conflict in eastern… Read More Here

Sheikh Tamim Signs Six Key Agreements with DRC to Boost Trade, Ports, and Development His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, made his first official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Friday, November 21, 2025, marked by the signing of six bilateral agreements with significant economic potential. Welcomed by President Félix Tshisekedi, the Emir discussed shared priorities including economic cooperation, regional stability, and investment opportunities. The flagship agreement focuses on the port sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Qatar Ports Management Company… Read More Here

DRC Secures €1.5 Billion for Eastern Crisis: Tshisekedi Orders Rapid Action After Paris Peace Conference During the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, November 14, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed the major outcomes of the Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region, held on October 30 in Paris. He emphasized that the event successfully brought the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC back to the forefront of the international agenda and led to the mobilization of unprecedented financial support. Thanks to strong diplomatic efforts by the Congolese… Read More Here