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Open-pit cobalt mine in Africa with surrounding urban area and infrastructure.

Europe Struggles to Secure Sustainable Cobalt Supply Amid China’s Dominance

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains pivotal to the global cobalt supply, with two-thirds of the world’s cobalt coming from the mines of the Central African nation. However, much of the DRC’s cobalt output is exported to China, which controls 75% of the global cobalt processing industry. Cobalt, a critical material for making batteries, […]

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Judith Suminwa Tuluka, DRC Prime Minister, in a formal setting.

10 Things You Should Know About Judith Suminwa Tuluka, DRC’s New Prime Minister

On April 1st, Judith Suminwa Tuluka took office as the new Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant milestone as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. A seasoned economist with deep ties to President Félix Tshisekedi and a rich background in international diplomacy and development, Tuluka steps into […]

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Campaign posters and banners amid busy street scene in Kinshasa, DRC, highlighting electoral activit.

DR Congo: Electoral Violence Threatens Vote

Authorities Should Deter Attacks, Prioritize Accountability Election-related violence across the Democratic Republic of Congo risk undermining general elections scheduled for December 20, 2023. Congolese authorities need to act urgently to prevent violence around the election to stop a dangerous situation from getting even worse. Political parties and candidates should publicize their anti-violence stance and help […]

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Opposition member from Congo after months in prison.

Congolese Opposition Member Freed After Months in Prison

Lens Omelonga Jailed 7 Months for a Social Media Post Last week, the authorities released opposition member Lens Omelonga from prison in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He had spent seven months in custody for having retweeted a post criticizing a foundation established by Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, the wife of Congo’s […]

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Map highlighting Democratic Republic of the Congo in relation to recent conflict in Goma.

DR Congo: Deadly Crackdown in Goma

Congolese security forces shot and killed dozens of protesters, and wounded scores more, gathering in the city of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on August 30, 2023. The security forces also arrested several dozen people. A mystic religious sect called Natural Judaic and Messianic Faith Towards the Nations had planned the protest to […]

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Offshore oil platform during sunset with the sun setting behind, highlighting oil and gas exploratio.

Angola, Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC) to Ink Milestone Oil & Gas Agreement For Chevron Operated Block 14

The Agreement aims to enhance regional cooperation, solidifying Angola’s pivotal role in fostering collaboration and partnership across Africa Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to make history with the signing of an agreement for the development of Block 14 on Thursday 13 July in Kinshasa. The agreement, set to be signed […]

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Chief Executive Woman in DRC for Standard Bank, wearing traditional African attire.

Standard Bank Names New Chief Executive In DRC

Standard Bank has appointed Marie-Gabrielle Opese as its Chief Executive and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ms Opese joined Standard Bank in the DRC in 2009 as Head of Risk & Company Secretary. In that capacity, she was also in charge of the bank’s credit portfolio management as well […]

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Renewable energy infrastructure in Africa supporting sustainable development.

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Democratic Republic Of The Congo (DRC) Move To Choose Symbion Power

To Develop Biogas-to-power In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo U.S.-based Symbion Power has been awarded the Makelele biogas block on Lake Kivu in the DRC, a move recognized as a step in the right direction for the country’s power sector The Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the […]

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Performer singing Congolese Rumba on stage with microphone and vibrant lighting.

Will Congolese Rumba Join The Unesco World Heritage List?

The Democratic Republic of Congo has given the official kick-off to a campaign to put Congolese rumba, one of the most popular forms of music in Africa, on Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The bid is being pushed by both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo, also called Congo-Brazzaville. Culture […]

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Aerial view of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo skyline with modern buildings and lush gre.

Congo Kinshasa (DRC) Travel Guide

Travel & Tourism Like Congo-Brazzaville, its neighbor across the river, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (colloquially known as Congo-Kinshasa or the DRC) is home to a sprawling, diamond-shaped swath of rain forest, where pristine lakes, waterfalls, and rivers, active volcanoes, and hundreds of different ethnic groups are all to be found. However, it outdoes […]

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