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Félix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office after signing a partnership deal between the two countries in Washington, on 4 December 2025.
Félix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump in the White House's Oval Office after signing a partnership deal between the two countries in Washington, on 4 December 2025. © Daniel Torok / Avalon / Photshot / MaxPPP

Spotlight | DRC
How Kinshasa rebalanced its strategic partnership with Washington

Faced with an initial US proposal that was markedly one-sided and made no mention of security, a small team of Congolese negotiators had to fight for many months to rebalance the architecture of the agreement struck between the two countries.
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Félix Tshisekedi shakes hands with Donald Trump under the watchful eye of Mike Johnson, speaker of the House of Representatives, at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on 5 February 2026.
Félix Tshisekedi shakes hands with Donald Trump under the watchful eye of Mike Johnson, speaker of the House of Representatives, at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on 5 February 2026. © Al Drago / Reuters

Spotlight | DRC
Pressured by Washington, Kinshasa sits on the fence over Chemaf sale

Backed by senior officials at the National Security Council and the State Department, US operator Virtus Minerals must still secure the approval of Félix Tshisekedi's government to proceed to the acquisition of Chemaf's copper and cobalt mines. In Kinshasa, American pressure has provoked mistrust and unease at the highest levels of the state.
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President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye in Addis Ababa in February 2025.
President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye in Addis Ababa in February 2025. © Tiksa Negeri/Reuters

Inner circles | Burundi
Évariste Ndayishimiye sets up his A-team at the African Union

As the head of state takes up the AU chair today, he has positioned numerous officials to ensure the success of this sensitive mission. While the strengthened embassy in Addis Ababa will be heavily involved, other diplomats based in Europe and the United States will also have a role to play.
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Refined gold poured into moulds at Rand Refinery in Germiston, South Africa, May 2006.
Refined gold poured into moulds at Rand Refinery in Germiston, South Africa, May 2006. © Reuters

South Africa
Rand Refinery looking to return shine to their African gold plans

With gold production in South Africa on the decline for the last 25 years, the refining company is looking to attract industrial mining customers from elsewhere on the continent, while partnering with Ghana on a project targeting artisanal gold. Competition from Switzerland and India is however growing.
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