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Council of the European Union
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Democratic Republic of the Congo: European Union (EU) lists nine individuals and one entity

Altogether, EU restrictive measures related to human rights violations and electoral obstruction in the DRC now apply to a total of 31 individuals and one entity

Today, the Council imposed restrictive measures on nine individuals and one entity responsible for acts that constitute serious human rights violations and abuses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and for sustaining the armed conflict, instability and insecurity in the Eastern DRC.  The EU listed two leaders of the March 23 Movement/Congolese…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Vice President Conducts High-Level Meetings in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

These high-level engagements are in line with ECOWAS’ role in coordinating RECs for the year 2024 at the level of the African Union

On the sidelines of the International Congress on Conflict Mediation & Consolidation of Peace held in Kinshasa on 16-17 July 2024, Her Excellency Ms. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), engaged in a series of high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing cooperation among…

Energy Capital & Power

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Glencore Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) Marie-Chantal Kaninda to Highlight Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Investment Strategy at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore in the DRC, will participate at the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit as a speaker

Swiss mining company Glencore has launched the ProAc project (https://apo-opa.co/4c6hTp6) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aiming to promote economic diversification, financial inclusion and food security in the region. The initiative, part of Glencore's environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio, will provide financing and skills training to local communities…

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    • Cape Town Mining Summit to Highlight the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Critical Mineral Investment Prospects
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Cape Town Mining Summit to Highlight the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Critical Mineral Investment Prospects

CMA 2024 will take place under the theme Innovate. Enact. Invest in African Critical Minerals to Sustain Global Growth

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s state-owned mining firm, Gecamines, and Canadian company Ivanhoe Mines have resumed operations at the high-grade Kipushi zinc-copper mine (https://apo-opa.co/4bZo9ij). The mine is expected to produce up to 140,000 tons of zinc concentrate this year and up to 278,000 tons annually over the next five years,…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Media Freedoms Should Not Be a Target in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cancel Jessy Kabasele’s Suspension, Ensure Journalists Can Work Safely, Freely

Last week, the Congolese government’s Communication and Broadcasting Board (Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel et de la communication, CSAC) suspended journalist Jessy Kabasele for an indefinite period, following his interview with one of the country’s most famous singers, Koffi Olomide, on Le Panier The Morning Show. During the interview, aired by the state-run broadcasting company, Olomide criticized the…

UN News
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Democratic Republic Congo: Conflict escalation linked to deadly Mpox threat

At least 25 million people have been caught up in the humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where a neglected health emergency continues to unfold at an alarming rate, the UN health agency said on Friday

For decades, conflict in the mineral-rich eastern DRC has triggered alarming levels of violence, mass displacement, widespread disease, gender-based violence and severe mental trauma, explained Dr Adelheid Marschang, Senior Emergency Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO). Today, the vast central African nation now has the “highest number of people in…

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s Minister of Industry and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to Promote Critical Mineral Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA)

CMA 2024 will host a country spotlight showcasing the DRC’s critical mineral industry, investment opportunities and contribution to the global energy transition

Multilateral development finance institution the African Development Bank announced a $7 million trade finance guarantee facility to Access Bank DR Congo to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses in February 2024. The financing aims to address the funding shortages that impede the growth of SMEs and their…

UN News
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United Nation envoy highlights alarming violence and neglected humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has resulted in alarming levels of violence and widespread civilian displacement, the UN envoy for the country reported on Monday

Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Bintou Keita, informed the Security Council of an attack on the residence of a Congolese politician, during which two police officers were killed. M23’s rapid expansion Ms. Keita, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO), expressed grave concern over the rapid growth of…

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United States Strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa vs Chinese Influence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (By Jean-Pierre ALUMBA LUKAMBA)

It is critical that the United States works to rebalance its relations with African countries, especially as the continent undergoes dramatic demographic and economic changes

By Jean-Pierre ALUMBA LUKAMBA. Jean-Pierre Alumba Lukamba is the International Executive Director for AFRICAN DIASPORA FOR DEVELOPMENT (http://www.African-Diaspora.org). U.S. policymakers on both sides of the aisle have grown more anxious about Russia and China influence on the African continent as China/Russia-Africa relations have deepened in a variety of areas, including trade and…

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) invests in Africa's largest copper complex, driving mineral beneficiation on the continent

Kamoa-Kakula is a world-class, high-grade, low carbon-intensive, underground copper deposit situated on the western edge of the prolific Central African Copperbelt

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is pleased to announce the closing of a US$150 million senior loan with Kamoa Copper to support the expansion of the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The loan by AFC, who acted both as lender…