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DRC Power Issue dated 22/03/2021

Tshisekedi strives for unity among his advisors over Grand Inga

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“Kinshasa's pan-African plans for Grand Inga”

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Kinshasa's pan-African plans for Grand Inga

Although their construction is being hampered by the very scale of the project in which they figure, the huge Inga III and Inga VIII hydroelectric dams offer the prospect of being able to generate tens of thousands of megawatts of electricity. Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi, whose standing at home has been weakened by his dispute with his predecessor Joseph Kabila, is trying to position himself as the harbinger of a project capable of providing electricity for the entire African continent. To do so, he needs to find the right candidates among the hordes of investors milling at his door. [...]

Félix Tshisekedi wants key players in the Grand Inga project to work in sync, while his special infrastructure advisor rushes ahead with Australian firm Fortescue to develop the mega-dams. [...] (572 words)

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Tshisekedi drops bombshell on Fortescue's contract on Grand Inga

Breaking news published on 15/09/21 at 10 a.m. - A contract to develop six Grand Inga mega dams seems to be slipping out of the mining giant's hands. Founded by Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, Fortescue Metals had pledged to invest $80bn. [...]

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. © Henry Nicholls/Reuters

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Tony Blair expresses private reservations over Fortescue's monopoly on Grand Inga

The former British prime minister, whose Tony Blair Institute has been helping the DRC to develop its economic strategy, has warned President Tshisekedi against allowing the Australian giant Fortescue to be in sole charge of the development of the Grand Inga mega-dams. [...]

Attorney Pascal Agboyibor founded Asafo & Co shortly after being ousted from the US firm Orrick in 2019. © Asafo & Co

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Star attorney Pascal Agboyibor was abruptly fired by US law firm Orrick in 2019 amid allegations of rape and sexual harassment which are still being investigated by the Paris bar association. The Togolose lawyer, who denies the accusations, has quickly bounced back in DRC, where his own new firm has won lucrative government contracts. [...]

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New cabinet make-up suggests new trajectory for Grand Inga

The Congolese president will likely reassert his control over the handling of the mega-dam, leaving little room for his new ministers to have much political sway. [...]

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Tshisekedi and DP World wrangle over Port of Banana exclusive zone

The Emirati firm DP World wants an exclusive zone around the port they plan to build in Banana. Such a zone would prevent Australia's Fortescue from moving forward with their project. The Congolese authorities have asked the two companies to come to an agreement so that both projects can progress. [...]

UGANDA TANZANIA 23/03/2021

Total postpones Tilenga meeting with Museveni following Magufuli's death

Following the death of the president of Tanzania John Magufuli last week, ministers Adelardus Kilangi and Medard Kalemani cancelled their visit to Uganda planned Monday. [...]

DRC 11/03/2021

Fortescue in Kinshasa to negotiate Grand Inga mega-contract

Executives from the Australian mining giant Fortescue have flown into the Congolese capital to discuss the modalities of a deal to generate a total 70 gigawatts of electricity in the country. Their trip comes as President Félix Tshisekedi prepares to choose between the various bidders for the Grand Inga project. [...]

Focus DRC 01/03/2021

Tshisekedi's investment adviser Jean-Claude Kabongo does business on both sides of the Congo River

As well as being the DRC's ambassador to the business world, Felix Tshisekedi's influential special adviser is careful to take care of his own oil product trading interests. In this area, he relies on the close links he has forged with members of the Sassou Nguesso family. [...]

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi. © Gao Junya/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

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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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The parallel government of Tshisekedi's special advisors

President Tshisekedi has a team of nine special advisors he likes to call on. Playing on rivalries among the members of Joseph Kabila's Front Commun pour le Congo, some have taken charge of state matters even if that means encroaching on the portfolios of the ministers concerned. [...]

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