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DRC Civil Society Urges Stronger Justice Reforms and Human Rights Protections Under Suminwa II Govt 1

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 Civil Society Calls for Transparency in KoBold Metals Lithium Exploration Agreement

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Constance

DRC Civil Society Demands Transparency, Local Jobs, and Fair Revenue Sharing in KoBold Metals Lithium Exploration Following the granting of seven exploration permits to the U.S.-based company KoBold Metals, the Coalition for the Recovery of the Mining and Petroleum Assets of the Congolese People (CORAC) has issued a series of recommendations to ensure that this partnership delivers tangible benefits for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). CORAC is urging the government to guarantee full transparency of contracts, including the introduction of binding clauses with clear deadlines and penalties. The coalition… Read More Here

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DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Leads National Drive on Direct Tax Reform

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Constance

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

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DRC and Kazakhstan Sign Key Mining and Industrial Cooperation Agreements

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 Constance

DRC and Kazakhstan Forge Strategic Mining Partnership, Expand Cooperation in Energy, Infrastructure, and Education During his official visit to Kazakhstan, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, witnessed the signing of a landmark memorandum of cooperation in the fields of mining and geology between the DRC and the Republic of Kazakhstan on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The agreement was signed by Louis Watum, DRC’s Minister of Mines, and Yersayin Nagaspaev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction. Beyond mining and industrial value chains, Kazakhstan also expressed its… Read More Here

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DRC Mining Companies Accused of Failing to Pay 0.3% Community Contribution

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Constance

Afrewatch Urges Stricter Oversight as Mining Firms Fail to Pay Dues to Congolese Communities During a high-level workshop in Lubumbashi (September 9–12), organized by the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC) through IDAK, the African Observatory of Natural Resources (Afrewatch) raised concerns over widespread non-compliance by mining companies with their legal obligation to contribute 0.3% of turnover to local communities affected by mining activities. Afrewatch highlighted findings from the Court of Auditors’ June report, which revealed that nearly half of audited companies were in default. “Out of 44 companies audited,… Read More Here

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Congo’s Gécamines and ERG Seal New Mining Deal Amid Controversy

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Constance

DRC Signs Controversial Mining Agreement with ERG as Critics Warn of “Betrayal” The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a new agreement between Luxembourg-based mining giant Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), in which Kazakhstan holds a 40% stake, and state-owned Générale des Carrières et des Mines (Gécamines). While officials are hailing the deal as a fresh start for the sector, opposition voices have denounced it as a dangerous sell-off of national resources. Opposition leader Franck Djongo called the agreement “a historic betrayal, signed outside the country, behind… Read More Here

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Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Pushes for Swift Completion of Road Projects Ahead of Rainy Season

September 12, 2025September 12, 2025 Constance

DR Congo Races to Complete Road Infrastructure Projects Before Rainy Season, Says PM Judith Suminwa Kinshasa, DR Congo — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka has reaffirmed her commitment to accelerating the completion of ongoing road infrastructure projects across the Democratic Republic of Congo before the onset of the rainy season. During the 57th Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday in Kinshasa, the Prime Minister reminded cabinet members of the key recommendations made during a strategic session on Thursday, September 4, 2025. This session, held at the Prime Minister’s Office,… Read More Here

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EU–US Delegation Presents $6 Billion Lobito Corridor Study in Kinshasa

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 Constance

Lobito Corridor Project: EU and US Experts Present $6B Pre-Feasibility Study to Boost Africa Trade A joint delegation of experts from the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) presented the conclusions of pre-feasibility studies for the Lobito Corridor project, an initiative estimated at over $6 billion and financed by the US. The meeting, chaired by Jean-Pierre Bemba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), clarified the financial requirements and timeline for the first phase, which will focus on rehabilitating the Dilolo–Kolwezi–Tenke… Read More Here

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DRC to Decide on Cobalt Export Ban Extension or Lifting by September 21, 2025

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Constance

DRC Weighs Future of Cobalt Export Ban Ahead of September Deadline Kinshasa, DRC — The Congolese government is expected to announce by September 21, 2025, whether it will extend, modify, or lift its current suspension of cobalt exports to the international market. The measure, first introduced on February 22, 2025, by the Regulatory and Control Authority for Strategic Mineral Substances Markets (ARECOMS), initially imposed a four-month ban on exports of cobalt hydroxides, carbonates, white alloys, and copper-cobalt concentrates. The suspension, which applied to all operators—industrial, semi-industrial, and artisanal— was later… Read More Here

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DRC Lawmakers Push for Stronger Mining Regulation in Walikale as CAMI Strengthens Oversight

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 Constance

DRC Mining Cadastre and Parliamentarians Urge Compliance with Mining Code in Walikale Kinshasa, DRC — The Mining Cadastre (CAMI) has engaged in discussions with a parliamentary delegation led by national deputy Michel Moto, elected from Walikale territory, over growing concerns about non-compliance with mining standards in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The delegation, received by CAMI Director General Popol Mabolia Yenga and his deputy Jacques Muyumba Ndubula, highlighted violations of legal and regulatory provisions by several mining companies operating in Walikale, a resource-rich but poorly regulated region. Parliamentarians expressed… Read More Here