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DRC

Ex-Bell Pottinger staff lend helping hand to Kinshasa

Increasingly concerned about the advance of the M23 rebels in the east of the country, DR Congo president Felix Tshisekedi has been scouring for help abroad to push his case.

Subscribers only Business 17.11.2022

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

Although initially Chevron had no interest in the African blocks it acquired as a result of its takeover of Noble Energy, these assets are proving more profitable than expected. Russia's war against Ukraine has made them even more attractive.

Subscribers only Energy 16.11.2022

Claude Ibalanky's dealings with M23 embarrass Tshisekedi administration

The head of the National Mechanism for Monitoring the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement, Claude Ibalanky, has been criticised for his handling of the situation with the M23. Africa Intelligence has been given access to the minutes of a meeting where he met the rebel group's leaders.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 15.11.2022

In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Axelcium, a discreet key intermediary for public-private partnerships in Africa. © Claire Seichepine/Studio Pachamama/Shutterstock

Subscribers only Infrastructure, West Africa, Business 14.11.2022

Inner circles
DRC presidential advisers split on how to handle Rwanda

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi at the United Nations General Assembly on 20 September 2022. © Peter Foley/EPA/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 11.11.2022

Alphonse Kaputo to honour Gécamines redundancy and pension obligations

The boss of the state-owned mining company is looking to pay out monies owing to former staff who have either been laid off or have retired, as well as to the spouses of workers who are now deceased. This will be financed by revenue from its partnerships with international mining operators.

Subscribers only Mining 11.11.2022

Tshisekedi in market for two helicopters and King Air 200

Félix Tshisekedi devrait prochainement réceptionner deux hélicoptères civils H130 (Airbus Helicopters) et un avion bimoteur Beechcraft King Air modèle 200.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 10.11.2022

EU hard at work on its Great Lakes strategy in midst of Kinshasa/Kigali crisis

Africa: The EU's External Action Service, headed by Josep Borrell, is working on its Great Lakes strategy. These efforts come at a time of growing tension between Rwanda and the DRC.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.11.2022

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

A ministerial meeting of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa on 28 October decided to postpone indefinitely the introduction of a ban on log exports - a decision demanded particularly by Cameroon.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.11.2022

In Focus
Former warlord Roger Lumbala's dangerous liaisons with Tshisekedi clan

A former warlord and government minister, Roger Lumbala is accused of complicity in crimes against humanity committed in the early 2000s and is being held in France pending trial. Africa Intelligence delves into the investigation, in which President Félix Tshisekedi and some of his advisers and military officials make an appearance.

Subscribers only Politics 07.11.2022

Roger Lumbala in 2013, then a member of M23.

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

A delegation led by a senior Tanzanian officer recently met in Rwanda with Jean-Marie Runiga, the leader of a dissident branch of the M23, on behalf of International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.11.2022

Qatar Airways Group boss to touch down in Kinshasa

Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker is planning a trip to Kinshasa to finalise the legal terms of a deal for the renovation and management of three airports in the DRC.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 02.11.2022

Tshisekedi's futile attempts to resume contact with Kabila

President Félix Tshisekedi has tried to call his predecessor Joseph Kabila several times to arrange a meeting. Unwilling to do so, the former leader continues to be consulted by his political family and international diplomats.

Subscribers only Politics 01.11.2022

Current President Félix Tshisekedi and his predecessor Joseph Kabila.

MONUSCO still hunting for helicopters and heavy artillery

The UN force in the DRC needs more and better firepower to counter M23 rebels. After having turned unsuccessfully to South Africa, MONUSCO is now trying its luck with Jordan and Egypt.

Subscribers only Defence 28.10.2022

Spotlight
Kinshasa strikes military procurement deal with Moscow

The Congolese army recently placed an order for Russian military helicopters, much to the dismay of European powers and Washington.

Subscribers only Defence 27.10.2022

Congolese authorities accept $60m tax deal from telecom firms

The four telephone operators active in DR Congo - Airtel RDC, Vodacom RDC, Orange RFC and Africell RDC - have agreed to pay $60m to settle their tax bills with the authorities.

Subscribers only Business 26.10.2022

Senate criticises $700m tax rebate given to Glencore

In an unpublished parliamentary report, DR Congo senators have objected to the role of President Félix Tshisekedi's office in the 2021 tax breaks granted to Swiss commodity trader Glencore.

Subscribers only Mining 24.10.2022

Uhuru Kenyatta due in Goma to relaunch peace talks

Kinshasa is looking to resume dialogue with armed groups operating in eastern DRC, with the exception of the M23. Heavily involved in what is known as the Nairobi process, the former Kenyan president is expected in Goma in the coming days.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.10.2022

French private operator Themiis entrusted with DRC army's reform

The French military training specialist Themiis has been selected to take part in the EU's Union for Peace and Security Plan, a programme set up to reform DR Congo's armed forces, the FARDC.

Subscribers only Defence 18.10.2022

In Focus
The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi

Africa Intelligence can reveal that the person who set the trap that precipitated the fall of DR Congo presidential adviser Vidiye Tshimanga had previously tried to approach the country's oil minister, Didier Budimbu. Three Israeli businessmen were also targeted.

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2022

From left: Israeli businessman Dan Gertler, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and his former adviser Vidiye Tshimanga.

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DRC

Ex-Bell Pottinger staff lend helping hand to Kinshasa

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

Claude Ibalanky's dealings with M23 embarrass Tshisekedi administration

In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Inner circles
DRC presidential advisers split on how to handle Rwanda

Alphonse Kaputo to honour Gécamines redundancy and pension obligations

Tshisekedi in market for two helicopters and King Air 200

EU hard at work on its Great Lakes strategy in midst of Kinshasa/Kigali crisis

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

In Focus
Former warlord Roger Lumbala's dangerous liaisons with Tshisekedi clan

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

Qatar Airways Group boss to touch down in Kinshasa

Tshisekedi's futile attempts to resume contact with Kabila

MONUSCO still hunting for helicopters and heavy artillery

Spotlight
Kinshasa strikes military procurement deal with Moscow

Congolese authorities accept $60m tax deal from telecom firms

Senate criticises $700m tax rebate given to Glencore

Uhuru Kenyatta due in Goma to relaunch peace talks

French private operator Themiis entrusted with DRC army's reform

In Focus
The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi

Magistrate Serge Tournaire takes on 'ill-gotten gains' African files

Minister Nicolas Kazadi hires consultancy for $1.2m

Secret airport review reveals extensive shortcomings

EU works on plan to support Congolese army

DRC under 'enhanced scrutiny' by FATF due to anti-money laundering failures

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DRC

Ex-Bell Pottinger staff lend helping hand to Kinshasa

Chevron set to stay in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon

Claude Ibalanky's dealings with M23 embarrass Tshisekedi administration

In Focus From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Inner circles DRC presidential advisers split on how to handle Rwanda

Alphonse Kaputo to honour Gécamines redundancy and pension obligations

Tshisekedi in market for two helicopters and King Air 200

EU hard at work on its Great Lakes strategy in midst of Kinshasa/Kigali crisis

Yaoundé convinces CEMAC to postpone its timber export ban

In Focus Former warlord Roger Lumbala's dangerous liaisons with Tshisekedi clan

Regional diplomatic efforts focus on former M23 leader

Qatar Airways Group boss to touch down in Kinshasa

Tshisekedi's futile attempts to resume contact with Kabila

MONUSCO still hunting for helicopters and heavy artillery

Spotlight Kinshasa strikes military procurement deal with Moscow

Congolese authorities accept $60m tax deal from telecom firms

Senate criticises $700m tax rebate given to Glencore

Uhuru Kenyatta due in Goma to relaunch peace talks

French private operator Themiis entrusted with DRC army's reform

In Focus The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi

Magistrate Serge Tournaire takes on 'ill-gotten gains' African files

Minister Nicolas Kazadi hires consultancy for $1.2m

Secret airport review reveals extensive shortcomings

EU works on plan to support Congolese army

DRC under 'enhanced scrutiny' by FATF due to anti-money laundering failures

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In Focus
From Bolloré to Arise, Axelcium is the low-profile privateer central to African mega-deals

Inner circles
DRC presidential advisers split on how to handle Rwanda

In Focus
Former warlord Roger Lumbala's dangerous liaisons with Tshisekedi clan

Spotlight
Kinshasa strikes military procurement deal with Moscow

In Focus
The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi