Category: Governance

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Urges Europe to Embrace a Fair, Reciprocal Partnership for Sustainable Development and Critical Minerals Cooperation At Global Gateway Forum 2025, During the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum, President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo reaffirmed the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) commitment to forging a new partnership with Europe — one based on reciprocity, mutual respect, and shared interests. Addressing European leaders gathered in Brussels, President Tshisekedi called for an end to unequal cooperation models and urged the creation of a mature, balanced economic relationship focused… Read More Here

DRC Launches Comprehensive Oversight of Subcontracting to Boost Local Content and Economic Growth The Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) has officially launched a nationwide oversight programme to regulate subcontracting activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the launch event, ARSP Director General Miguel Kashal called on principal companies and subcontractors to work together to ensure the success of this initiative. “Through this launch, we pay tribute to President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, who has placed the ARSP at the centre of his strategy to create… Read More Here

APDHJ Outlines Key Priorities for Justice and Human Rights Under the New Suminwa II Government The association Act for Patriotism, Human Rights and Justice (APDHJ) has outlined its expectations following the formation of the Suminwa II Government, which ushered in new leadership at the Ministries of Justice and Human Rights. In a statement released on September 10, 2025, APDHJ stressed that this change in leadership represents an opportunity to strengthen state action in areas critical to the rule of law and the protection of human rights. According to the organization,… Read More Here

DRC Unveils Direct Tax Reform: Corporate and Personal Income Taxes to Replace Multiple Levies by 2026 Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka, representing President Félix Tshisekedi, officially launched the national awareness campaign on direct tax reform alongside Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, the reform—introduced under Law No. 23/053 of November 30, 2023—seeks to simplify and modernize the Congolese tax system. It consolidates several existing taxes into just two: the Corporate Tax (IS) and the Personal Income Tax (IRPP). Key Features of the Reform Finance… Read More Here

DRC Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Meets Lualaba Governor Fifi Masuka to Strengthen Mining Collaboration Courtesy visits have multiplied since Louis Watum Kabamba was appointed as the new Minister of Mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After receiving ambassadors from China, the United States, and several European countries, the minister met on Friday, September 5, 2025, with Fifi Masuka Saini, governor of Lualaba province, home to the world’s largest cobalt reserves. Fifi Masuka, now a prominent and widely recognized political figure, particularly in the mining sector, used the… Read More Here

DRC Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba Sets Governance, Transparency, and Reform as Top Priorities On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the new Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Louis Watum Kabamba, met with the heads of agencies and institutions under his ministry to define the priorities of his mandate. According to an official statement, the meeting also served as an introduction aimed at strengthening collaboration between technical managers of the mining sector and the new minister. Minister Kabamba outlined a series of strategic priorities designed to modernize… Read More Here

Democratic Republic of Congo Advances Mining Governance with National Dialogue Workshop The Congolese mining sector is gaining renewed momentum. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba officially launched a workshop aimed at presenting, consolidating, and adopting recommendations from the national dialogue on mining governance. Organized by the Crisis Committee for Peace and Security (CCPS-DRC) with technical and financial support from German cooperation (GIZ), the two-day workshop seeks to ensure effective ownership of the dialogue’s conclusions and establish a foundation for inclusive, sustainable, and transparent mining governance.… Read More Here

DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability in Central Africa. During a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Yokohama, both… Read More Here