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Investor Confidence Grows as Standard Bank Endorses DRC’s Development Agenda

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 Constance

Standard Bank Pledges Investment in DRC Infrastructure Projects Despite Ongoing Security Crisis Investor confidence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to rise, fueled by President Félix Tshisekedi’s clear development vision. This momentum was further demonstrated on Thursday, July 24, 2025, when Prime Minister Judith Suminwa welcomed a high-level delegation from the Standard Bank Group, led by Lungisa Fuzile, Chief Executive for the Africa Region. The visit aimed to showcase the banking giant’s interest in partnering on key national development projects, despite challenges in the region. “We are here,… Read More Here

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President Tshisekedi Appoints New Leadership at Congo Ressources SA to Boost Mining Sector

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 Constance

DRC President Tshisekedi Names New Congo Ressources SA Leaders to Revitalize Dormant Mining Assets President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo has appointed new leaders to key public institutions, including the state-owned mining company Congo Ressources SA. The announcements were made by presidential spokesperson Tina Salama during a broadcast on Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC). New Leadership at Congo Ressources SATwo executives have been named to head Congo Ressources SA, a public enterprise established in 2022 under the supervision of the Ministry of Portfolio: Kankolongo Mulaja Léon: Chairman of the Board of… Read More Here

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DRC Minister of Foreign Affairs Reports on Washington Peace Agreement Signing

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 Constance

DR Congo’s Foreign Minister Presents Original Peace Agreement to President Tshisekedi After Washington Signing Returning from Washington, United States, where she signed the Peace Agreement on behalf of the Republic of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Thérèse Kayikwamba, along with presidential experts involved in the process, were received on at the Mont Ngaliema Presidential Palace to report on their mission. At the outset, Mrs. Kayikwamba presented the original copy of the Peace Agreement and a letter from her U.S. counterpart, President Donald Trump,… Read More Here

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DRC-Rwanda Peace Agreement Marks Security Milestone with Key Economic Implications

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Constance

DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal Unlocks Economic Opportunities Through Security Stabilization Although not a traditional economic or trade accord, the peace agreement signed on June 27, 2025, in Washington between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda carries significant economic potential, rooted in its political and security objectives. This was highlighted during a government briefing held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Kinshasa. “This agreement is not an economic treaty with the United States, nor a bilateral trade deal with Rwanda,” stated Thérèse Kayikwamba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during… Read More Here

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President Tshisekedi Highlights US Mining Deal as Catalyst for Green Economy and National Growth

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

On the 65th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s independence, President Félix Tshisekedi addressed the nation on Monday, June 30, 2025, reaffirming active negotiations with the United States to finalize a strategic mining agreement. The deal is set to strengthen the DRC’s position as a key player in the global energy transition and the emerging green economy. “This agreement will mark a decisive step in positioning the DRC as a central player in the global energy transition and the emerging green economy. It aims to develop our strategic minerals—particularly… Read More Here

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Félix Tshisekedi Champions Investment Drive for DRC at Luanda Summit

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

The US-Africa Summit opened on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for the US-Africa Partnership.” The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presented by President Félix Tshisekedi, who actively participated in this major diplomatic and economic gathering. The summit brought together African and American leaders with a shared objective: to strengthen trade ties, promote mutual investment, and deepen economic cooperation between the United States and Africa. For the DRC, the summit served as a strategic opportunity to diversify its economy and… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Highlights Economic Potential and Calls for Regional Investment at Rome Summit

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Constance

Visiting Rome on Friday, June 20, 2025, as part of the summit on the Mattei Plan and the Global Gateway, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, emphasized the country’s vast economic potential and urged increased investment to build an interconnected regional economy. Accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Didier M’Pambia, and the Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, Prime Minister Suminwa reaffirmed Kinshasa’s commitment to the implementation of the Lobito Corridor project, a strategic transport axis linking the Atlantic Ocean to the… Read More Here

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DRC & Rwanda Sign Provisional Peace Deal in Washington with Support from U.S. and Qatar

June 26, 2025June 30, 2025 Constance

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a provisional peace agreement in Washington, D.C., with mediation by the United States and Qatar. The agreement marks a significant step toward ending the long-standing conflict between the two nations, particularly in the violence-stricken eastern region of the DRC. The initialed accord outlines key commitments, including the disengagement of armed groups and the mutual respect of each country’s territorial integrity. According to a joint statement released the same day, the formal signing of the final agreement… Read More Here

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DRC’s ARSP and ARTPC Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Regulatory Collaboration

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 Constance

A strategic partnership has been established between two key regulatory bodies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): the Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP) and the Regulatory Authority for Posts and Telecommunications of Congo (ARTPC). The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Kinshasa, aimed at enhancing their cooperation and regulatory coordination. This agreement marks the outcome of a joint effort to create a structured framework for information exchange, experience sharing, and capacity building between the two authorities. “I… Read More Here

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DRC Engages EU on Peace and Aid as PM Suminwa Meets Great Lakes Envoy

May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 Constance

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka met with Mr. Johan Borgstam, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, to discuss the EU’s continued support for humanitarian aid and peace initiatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “It was a very warm exchange,” said Borgstam. “We discussed the EU’s support for humanitarian operations in eastern DRC, ongoing peace processes, and development cooperation projects. The EU has already delivered over 100 tons of humanitarian aid, now in Goma.” He also welcomed recent diplomatic progress,… Read More Here