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DRC
Katumbi ally Prince Kihangi resumes hostilities against Alphamin over Nord Kivu tin mining

North Kivu activist Prince Kihangi, who recently became an MP, has been battling for years with tin mining company Alphamin. In January, however, he took his grievances to the DRC mines minister just as Moïse Katumbi, whom he supports, is forging closer relations with President Félix Tshisekedi. [...]

Published on 01/03/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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North and South Kivu inspired by Katanga's model for gold and 3T exports

The procedure for exporting minerals from North and South Kivu is an administrative headache, a situation that the DRC employers' federation believes leads to smuggling of gold and the 3Ts to its neighbours. The organisation is calling for the creation of a single exports processing station.

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Congo nationality debate raises fresh questions about Moïse Katumbi's 'Italian' origins

A proposal from former presidential candidate Noël Tshiani to allow only candidates with a Congolese father and mother to run for president has caused a public outcry in the DRC. It has also brought an angry reaction from the new party of former Katangan goveror Moïse Katumbi, who is thought to be part-Italian.

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Chamber of mines, civil society anxious as generals take charge of two eastern provinces

Given that problems at mines in the east of the country are often linked to the armed forces, the installation of military governments in Nord Kivu and Ituri is a source of concern.

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South Kivu elite battle for share of Luhihi gold rush

Since gold was discovered last year in Luhihi, near the town of Bukavu in the DR Congo, diggers have been flocking to the area. Traditional chiefs, provincial notables, military leaders, and various other officials have also joined the chaotic scramble to extract money from the site.

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A 'dam' fine war over Grand Inga among Tshisekedi's advisors

Australian mining company Fortescue, backed by special advisor Alexy Kayembe, is Félix Tshisekedi's favourite for Grand Inga... for now. But two other advisors continue to make moves to take control of the colossal dam project.

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Tshisekedi seeks Sassou's clout to sideline one-time ally Kabila

In his battle against predecessor Joseph Kabila, President Félix Tshisekedi has turned to neighbouring head of state Denis Sassou Nguesso for help in building a new political coalition.

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Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

Since early August, mining operators in the DRC have been pushing back against recent fiscal and budgetary measures introduced by the central government in Kinshasa. On 8 September, the leading industry players turned out in force for a meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi.

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Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi met with representatives of mining operators on 8 September.

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Prince Kihangi, Alphamin's bugbear on Bisie tin

Congolese activist Prince Kihangi reportedly encouraged several civil society organisations to file suit before a court in North Kivu against [...]

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Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

DRC
Katumbi ally Prince Kihangi resumes hostilities against Alphamin over Nord Kivu tin mining

Namibia
AfriTin seeks new permits as tin prices soar

DRC
North and South Kivu inspired by Katanga's model for gold and 3T exports

DRC
Congo nationality debate raises fresh questions about Moïse Katumbi's 'Italian' origins

Great lakes
How more responsible mining can mean more profit

DRC
Chamber of mines, civil society anxious as generals take charge of two eastern provinces

DRC
South Kivu elite battle for share of Luhihi gold rush

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A 'dam' fine war over Grand Inga among Tshisekedi's advisors

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DRC
Mining industry squares up to Tshisekedi over VAT

DRC
Prince Kihangi, Alphamin's bugbear on Bisie tin