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Energy 24 expands into MIBA's nickel and chrome deposits

Previously operating in the health sector, the company Energy 24 has decided to explore the nickel and chrome concessions of the state-owned company MIBA in Kasai.

Subscribers only Mining 12.11.2021

Airport security specialist Westminster goes prospecting in CAR

The Westminster Group subsidiary, Westminster Aviation Security Services, which specialises in airport perimeter security and passenger screening, is at an advanced stage of talks with the Central African government.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 11.11.2021

Israel's Rayzone Group makes play for DRC cyber deal

In a sign of its growing interest in Africa, the Israeli cyberintelligence firm Rayzone Group presented its interception and cybersecurity systems to a visiting delegation from the DRC recently, a few weeks after prospecting for business in Ghana and Ivory Coast.

Subscribers only Business 10.11.2021

Senate scrutinises finances of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga provinces

The Congolese parliament's upper house has begun an in-depth inspection of the accounts of the country's 26 provinces, in particular the two richest: Lualaba and Haut-Katanga. This will include Gécamines being looked at.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 09.11.2021

Tshisekedi dramatically cancels Grand Inga talks at COP26

After a discussion with the boss of Fortescue Metals Group, the Australian firm slated to develop the Grand Inga project, the Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi abruptly cancelled a meeting devoted to the mega-dam project at which African Development Bank and African Union representatives had been due to speak.

Subscribers only Energy, Business Running story - Grand Inga 05.11.2021

USAID to inspect UAE impact on responsible gold trade

As part of their efforts to establish a legal and traceable small-scale gold mining sector in the DRC, the US international development agency and its partners want to understand where the United Arab Emirates fits into the illegal trade of the metal as one of the biggest buyers.

Subscribers only Mining 05.11.2021

Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

The keenly awaited audit of state mining company Gécamines is almost complete. It was launched in September by the Inspection Générale des Finances (IGF), which is under the direct authority of President Félix Tshisekedi.

Subscribers only Mining 04.11.2021

Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Run by DRC mining experts and financed by businessman Gad Cohen, Sceplum is the fourth partner on the state-run project to formalise artisanal cobalt mining in the country.

Subscribers only Mining 03.11.2021

Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

The Belgian group Semlex, which last June lost its monopoly on Congolese passport production, made a last-ditch attempt to return to the country but was rejected at the last moment by the presidency.

Subscribers only Business 03.11.2021

COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

The DRC presidency has come out in force at the climate summit in Glasgow and is looking to give substance to its carbon reduction projects. Its main asset, the construction of the Grand Inga, will be the subject of a behind-the-scenes meeting with the African Union.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 03.11.2021

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi arrives for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.

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Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

The new Brazilian ambassador to DRC, Roberto Parente, will be heading a diplomatic mission to promote an array of Brazilian exports in the country, from farming produce to planes, transportation and arms.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.11.2021

Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

The Chinese mining giant has suffered several setbacks at its Zambian mines, but is currently in a test phase in DRC, with a view to increasing its capacities there.

Subscribers only Mining 01.11.2021

Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

The future of SCTP, the public company that manages the port of Matadi among others, is a source of great concern to the DRC authorities.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.11.2021

The port of Matadi in the DRC is managed by the Société congolaise des transports et des ports (SCTP).

Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

Though keen to support the 2023 electoral process, the DRC's partners are concerned by various issues surrounding the new leadership of the independent national electoral commission and fear the electoral calendar could slip.

Free access Diplomacy 29.10.2021

Denis Kadima, new president of the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

The Congolese Ministry of Defence budget is expected to increase by 22% next year. However, it may not be enough to finance the military operations in the two eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, where a state of siege was declared last May.

Subscribers only Politics 29.10.2021

Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

Despite never having paid any attention to the American aspect of the Dig Oil case, the DRC suddenly decided to take an interest by filing an appeal. But the appeal was poorly drafted and immediately rejected.

Subscribers only Energy 28.10.2021

Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

An Australian court has dismissed the case made by Mauritian firm Kipoi Holdings against Chinese firm Yingkou Yangzhou's proposed takeover of Tiger Resources, the bankrupt operator of the Katanga copper mine Kipoi.

Subscribers only Mining 28.10.2021

CB World Trade Natural Energy's African ventures on road to nowhere

The beleaguered US junior, which holds an exploration licence in Madagascar for offshore block Belo Profond Nord, is yet to drill a single hole and owes debt to a DRC creditor whose family is claiming its dues.

Subscribers only Energy 27.10.2021

The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

A long time advisor of Chinese firm Sinohydro in Gabon, Franck Ping, the eldest son of the former Gabonese minister of foreign affairs and one-time presidential candidate Jean Ping, has won a string of representation contracts with overseas firms the likes of France's Eiffage and Germany's Gauff.

Subscribers only Business 27.10.2021

Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Still in talks with Banro over the purchase of its Namoya gold mine in eastern DRC, the businessman and diplomat has already founded a company to embark on mining activities in his homeland.

Subscribers only Mining 26.10.2021

Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

With the prospects for tin looking rosy over the next few years, Klaus Eckhof, a keen investor in the DRC's mining sector, is hoping to develop a tin project next to Alphamin's very high-grade Bisié deposit.

Subscribers only Mining 21.10.2021

Alleged Hezbollah financier Saleh Assi takes indirect boost from US sanctions

The prominent Kinshasa figure is under US sanctions for his role as a financier to the Shia movement in Lebanon. As a result, some banks that lent tens of millions of dollars to the businessman are unable to recover their debt.

Subscribers only Finance 20.10.2021

Tshisekedi heads to Israel to talk security and business

The Congolese president is due to visit Israel from 24 to 27 October. His first visit to the Holy Land will be dominated by security and political issues.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.10.2021

Felix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, speaking at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference.

Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

The Israeli businessman is now entirely surrounded after losing all support in the US, Israel and Kinshasa. The Congolese president is preparing to strike a blow by enquiring about lawyers to take legal action against Gertler's companies operating in the DRC.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 18.10.2021

Maluku special economic zone still under study after 13 years

Further studies need to be carried out before work can begin on the Maluku Special Economic Zone which has been in the pipeline since 2008. Work had been due to start in the second half of 2021.

Subscribers only Business 15.10.2021

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Energy 24 expands into MIBA's nickel and chrome deposits

Airport security specialist Westminster goes prospecting in CAR

Israel's Rayzone Group makes play for DRC cyber deal

Senate scrutinises finances of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga provinces

Tshisekedi dramatically cancels Grand Inga talks at COP26

USAID to inspect UAE impact on responsible gold trade

Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

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Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

CB World Trade Natural Energy's African ventures on road to nowhere

The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Alleged Hezbollah financier Saleh Assi takes indirect boost from US sanctions

Tshisekedi heads to Israel to talk security and business

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Maluku special economic zone still under study after 13 years

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DRC

Energy 24 expands into MIBA's nickel and chrome deposits

Airport security specialist Westminster goes prospecting in CAR

Israel's Rayzone Group makes play for DRC cyber deal

Senate scrutinises finances of Lualaba and Haut-Katanga provinces

Tshisekedi dramatically cancels Grand Inga talks at COP26

USAID to inspect UAE impact on responsible gold trade

Keenly awaited Gécamines audit nears completion

Sceplum partners Gécamines, Trafigura and Pact on small-scale cobalt mining

Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

COP26: Between Grand Inga and DRC forestry capital, Félix Tshisekedi attempts grand slam in Glasgow

Spotlight Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa

Copper-cobalt: Chinese CNMC struggling in Zambia but progressing in DRC

Transport company SCTP, a social ticking time bomb

Kinshasa's partners jittery ahead of presidential election

Defence budget falls short of state of siege requirements in east

Kinshasa botches its appeal against $619m awarded to Dig Oil in the US

Battle to take over Kipoi copper operator Tiger Resources settled at last

CB World Trade Natural Energy's African ventures on road to nowhere

The many clients of Franck Ping, from France's Eiffage to Germany's Gauff

Tshisekedi's ambassador Luc Gérard Nyafe builds local mining networks

Zealous mining investor Klaus Eckhof back in Bisié tin zone

Alleged Hezbollah financier Saleh Assi takes indirect boost from US sanctions

Tshisekedi heads to Israel to talk security and business

Tshisekedi launches final attack against Dan Gertler

Maluku special economic zone still under study after 13 years

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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Gabon
The secrets behind the FGIS, a sovereign wealth fund set adrift

Africa
Massad Boulos, a free agent of Donald Trump's African diplomacy under close watch

Spotlight
Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa