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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

Chinese law firms have been competing to represent Pengxin shareholders who fear colossal losses after the Shanghai securities regulator launched an investigation into the firm, which produces copper in the DR Congo.

Subscribers only Mining 13.10.2021

The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

In 2020, the agreement signed by AJN Resources to buy part of the DRC's state-run company Sokimo's shares, was the talk of the town. Though the storm has passed, the situation remains unclear.

Subscribers only Mining 11.10.2021

The former spy chief and the ex-minister of justice spared legal proceedings

The case brought by former US army veteran Darryl Lewis against two #DRC senior officials who served under president Joseph Kabila for alleged torture has been closed.

Subscribers only Politics 11.10.2021

Chinese miners undaunted by critics

Under unprecedented fire from both Felix Tshisekedi and his allies, Chinese operators continue to arrive en masse in DRC's mines.

Subscribers only Mining 05.10.2021

After Doha, Tshisekedi heads to Abu Dhabi to talk big business with MBZ

After Qatar, the Congolese president is continuing his tour of the Gulf with a trip to the United Arab Emirates on the hunt for investments. So far, the pickings have been meagre.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.10.2021

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has already met on 12 September 2021 with UAE Foreign Minister Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak al-Nahyan (left).

Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

In a class action suit against Apple, Google, Microsoft, Tesla and Dell brought to the US courts by 13 Congolese nationals over the use of child labour in the mines, lawyer Terry Collingsworth, argues that recent rulings regarding sex trafficking through pornographic websites and videos support his clients' case.

Subscribers only Mining 01.10.2021

Collingsworth is a labour and human rights attorney specialising in trade and international labour rights issues.

Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

Until now mainly known as the adviser to Saudi prince Al Walid bin Talal, the Frenchman Kacy Grine has been helping the DRC government to negotiate a cooperation arrangement with Russia's Alrosa in the diamond sector.

Subscribers only Mining 30.09.2021

Kacy Grine, adviser to Saudi Prince Al Walid Bin Talal.

Angola fobs off one DRC oil minister after another on disputed offshore oil blocks

Angola and the DRC are in dispute over three offshore oil blocks. Angola's has not changed its approach to the problem, however. It has absolutely no intention of sharing them.

Subscribers only Energy 29.09.2021

The new Congolese oil minister Didier Budimbu (left) met with Angolan oil minister Diamantino Azevedo in Luanda on 26 September 2021.

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

Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

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

Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

The former spy chief and the ex-minister of justice spared legal proceedings

Chinese miners undaunted by critics

After Doha, Tshisekedi heads to Abu Dhabi to talk big business with MBZ

Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

Angola fobs off one DRC oil minister after another on disputed offshore oil blocks

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

Semlex attempt to sign new passport contract thwarted

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

Law firms jockey to represent Pengxin shareholders after regulator launches inquiry

The never-ending controversy over state-run Sokimo's gold

The former spy chief and the ex-minister of justice spared legal proceedings

Chinese miners undaunted by critics

After Doha, Tshisekedi heads to Abu Dhabi to talk big business with MBZ

Sex trafficking precedent invoked in child labour class action suit

Kacy Grine, architect of the Kinshasa-Alrosa deal

Angola fobs off one DRC oil minister after another on disputed offshore oil blocks

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Brasilia looks to enter the race for big business in Kinshasa