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Moscou and Kinshasa lay foundations for economic diplomacy

Washington may be playing it cool in DRC, but Russia is increasingly keen to position itself as a key trading partner.

Free access Business, Diplomacy 21.09.2022

Congolese lieutenant-general Philémon Yav accused of colluding with Kigali

Rumours are swirling within the Congolese army over the reasons behind Lieutenant-General Philemon Yav's arrest on Tuesday, 20 September. According to several sources within the general staff, it comes in the wake of an investigation conducted to detect possible collusion with Kigali.

Subscribers only Defence 21.09.2022

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Cloak and daggers in the highest echelons of the Congolese state

President Tshisekedi's strategic adviser Vidiye Tshimanga has been secretly caught on film meeting two fake investors on several occasions. Parts of these recordings have been made public and they cast an unflattering light on the practices, and also the tensions, within the president's office.

Subscribers only Politics 16.09.2022

Swiss shipping company causes ripples with launch of Matadi port project

Emirati port operator DP World is disgruntled by its Swiss rival MSC's move to renovate the Matadi river port in the DRC. The government is hoping the two companies can share the site peacefully.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 16.09.2022

UN, Houston and Washington on Tshisekedi's US agenda

Expected next week in New York for the annual United [...]

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 16.09.2022

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

Amélia Lakrafi, MP for the 10th constituency of French nationals living overseas and Bruno Fuchs, the MP for Haut-Rhin. © Abd Rabbo Ammar/Abaca / Vincent Isore/IP3

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 15.09.2022

In the midst of a petrol shortage, "contaminated" shipment causes a stir in Kinshasa

A tanker operating for Petrocam was to supply the Congolese capital's service stations, which have been dry since the beginning of September, within the next few days. However, the 25,000 tonne cargo has now been found to be "contaminated" and "dangerous".

Subscribers only Energy 15.09.2022

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Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

After the SADC summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa remains wary of his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi, who has distanced himself from Pretoria in favour of new countries like Kenya.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 14.09.2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (L) shaking hands with the president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi (R) during the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Kinshasa, DRC, 17 August 2022.

Kinshasa gets no help with PRECOP27 funding

International donors have turned down DRC's appeal for financial support for the PRECOP 27, believing that the planned budget was unrealistic.

Subscribers only Finance, Diplomacy 12.09.2022

Former ANR boss Mutond negotiates his rehabilitation with Tshisekedi

According to several sources, Kalev Mutond is currently in Kinshasa, where he has been staying for several weeks.

Subscribers only Politics 08.09.2022

Israel quietly weaving cooperation deals with DR Congo on drones and cybersecurity

The head of Israeli intelligence David Barnea is trying to lay new foundations for a security intelligence partnership with DR Congo, in an attempt to break away from past scandals in which his predecessor and Israeli businessmen were involved regarding the African state.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 07.09.2022

Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil all set to restart Kolwezi-Lobito rail corridor

The consortium of the three European groups, which won the tender to run the Angolan part of the mining railway, has already begun talks with Kinshasa and the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Congolais.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining, Commodity Traders 06.09.2022

In Focus
US disillusioned over failure to turn DR Congo away from Beijing

Ever since Félix Tshisekedi took power, Washington had hoped he would curb China's huge influence in the country. Four years later, the United States is bitterly disappointed that it has failed to break Beijing's hegemony in strategic mining issues.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 05.09.2022

US president Joe Biden and his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi in October 2021.

Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

The European Union has selected the French and Belgian cooperation agencies Expertise France and Enabel to continue the training of Congolese army executives through a new programme called Union for Peace and Security.

Subscribers only Defence 30.08.2022

Congo Airways engaged in a frantic race for secondhand aircraft

The serious financial difficulties of the Congolese airline have made it impossible for it to fulfil its order book with Embraer and has forced its interim director to turn to leasing aircraft.

Free access Commodity Traders 29.08.2022

South Africa's Paramount to deliver troop transport vehicles to DRC

Several obstacles are still preventing the completion of a contract between the South African defence group and Kinshasa for several dozen troop transport vehicles.

Subscribers only Defence 26.08.2022

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UN analysts predict gloomy scenarios for 2023's elections

In two confidential reports, the UN Electoral Needs Assessment Mission (ENAM) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) have drawn up an overview of the current situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and attempted to forecast possible outcomes at the time of the late 2023 elections.

Subscribers only Politics 24.08.2022

A polling station in Kinshasa for the presidential election held in December 2018.

Virunga National Park to seek repayment for blocked shipment from arms manufacturer Truvelo

After the South African police seized equipment destined for the Virunga National Park in eastern DRC, South Africa company Truvelo faces questions from its client.

Subscribers only Business 24.08.2022

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

The Joint Expanded Verification Mechanism, a little-known military cooperation body headed by an Angolan general, was supposed to investigate security incidents in the eastern DRC on behalf of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.08.2022

In Focus
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

Rabbi-businessman Avraham Moyal has become Dan Gertler's envoy to the Congolese authorities, as the Israeli mining magnate, who was all-powerful under Joseph Kabila, struggles with US sanctions. As he waits to be rehabilitated as the DRC's honorary consul in Israel, Gertler has surrounded himself with ultra-orthodox figures in preparation for his latest reconciliation with the Tshisekedi regime.

Subscribers only Politics 22.08.2022

Rabbi Avraham Moyal (left), Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Pastor Paul-David Olangi (right) in March 2021 in Kinshasa.

Taxman demands billion dollars in back taxes from telecoms operators

A tax dispute has been brewing for several months between the Congolese tax authority, which reports to the finance minister Nicolas Kazadi, and telephone companies operating in the DRC.

Subscribers only Business 19.08.2022

Kinshasa in Paris charm offensive towards French investors

The Tshisekedi government is seeking to attract investment from France in the hydrogen sector.

Subscribers only Energy 18.08.2022

François Beya heading to Paris to be treated at the American Hospital

The former Congolese spymaster is due in the French capital at the end of the week. His release from custody is the result of a long plea made by the Beya clan along with African and Western foreign ministries.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 17.08.2022

Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

Breaking news published on 11/08/22 at 18:05 - Less than 24 hours before the arrival in the DRC of the head of US diplomacy Antony Blinken, Dan Gertler visited Kinshasa. With great discretion, Washington is preparing files for possible sanctions targeting advisers of President Tshisekedi involved in the agreement with the Israeli billionaire.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 11.08.2022

ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

The DRC government is keen to offload some its oil portfolio and has issued a tender call for blocks 1 and 2 in the north-east of the country, which were operated for a decade by Dan Gertler's firms, Caprikat and Foxwhelp.

Free access Energy 29.07.2022

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DRC

Moscou and Kinshasa lay foundations for economic diplomacy

Congolese lieutenant-general Philémon Yav accused of colluding with Kigali

Spotlight
Cloak and daggers in the highest echelons of the Congolese state

Swiss shipping company causes ripples with launch of Matadi port project

UN, Houston and Washington on Tshisekedi's US agenda

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

In the midst of a petrol shortage, "contaminated" shipment causes a stir in Kinshasa

Spotlight
Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

Kinshasa gets no help with PRECOP27 funding

Former ANR boss Mutond negotiates his rehabilitation with Tshisekedi

Israel quietly weaving cooperation deals with DR Congo on drones and cybersecurity

Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil all set to restart Kolwezi-Lobito rail corridor

In Focus
US disillusioned over failure to turn DR Congo away from Beijing

Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

Congo Airways engaged in a frantic race for secondhand aircraft

South Africa's Paramount to deliver troop transport vehicles to DRC

Spotlight
UN analysts predict gloomy scenarios for 2023's elections

Virunga National Park to seek repayment for blocked shipment from arms manufacturer Truvelo

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

In Focus
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

Taxman demands billion dollars in back taxes from telecoms operators

Kinshasa in Paris charm offensive towards French investors

François Beya heading to Paris to be treated at the American Hospital

Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

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DRC

Moscou and Kinshasa lay foundations for economic diplomacy

Congolese lieutenant-general Philémon Yav accused of colluding with Kigali

Spotlight Cloak and daggers in the highest echelons of the Congolese state

Swiss shipping company causes ripples with launch of Matadi port project

UN, Houston and Washington on Tshisekedi's US agenda

Two French MPs compete for key post in Francophonie parliament

In the midst of a petrol shortage, "contaminated" shipment causes a stir in Kinshasa

Spotlight Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

Kinshasa gets no help with PRECOP27 funding

Former ANR boss Mutond negotiates his rehabilitation with Tshisekedi

Israel quietly weaving cooperation deals with DR Congo on drones and cybersecurity

Trafigura, Vecturis and Mota-Engil all set to restart Kolwezi-Lobito rail corridor

In Focus US disillusioned over failure to turn DR Congo away from Beijing

Brussels ready to disburse €30m+ on army reform

Congo Airways engaged in a frantic race for secondhand aircraft

South Africa's Paramount to deliver troop transport vehicles to DRC

Spotlight UN analysts predict gloomy scenarios for 2023's elections

Virunga National Park to seek repayment for blocked shipment from arms manufacturer Truvelo

Great Lakes verification mechanism sees final days as DRC-M23 conflict drags on

In Focus Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi

Taxman demands billion dollars in back taxes from telecoms operators

Kinshasa in Paris charm offensive towards French investors

François Beya heading to Paris to be treated at the American Hospital

Dan Gertler made a secret trip to meet Félix Tshisekedi before Antony Blinken's arrival

ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

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Spotlight
Cloak and daggers in the highest echelons of the Congolese state

Spotlight
Pretoria's thwarted plans for the DRC

In Focus
US disillusioned over failure to turn DR Congo away from Beijing

Spotlight
UN analysts predict gloomy scenarios for 2023's elections

In Focus
Rabbi Moyal in last-ditch attempt at mediation between Dan Gertler and Félix Tshisekedi