December 2025 The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda (Rwanda) (collectively referred to as “the Participants”) Welcoming the Declaration of Principles signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, and the Minister of Foreign […]
The mining sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rich in minerals like cobalt and copper, relies on a crucial industrial ecosystem for operation. MES Holdings plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem by providing engineering and manufacturing services, establishing local production facilities, and supporting recycling initiatives. This approach enhances industrial capacity, reduces reliance on imports, and fosters sustainable practices.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a new technical and financial audit into one of the most controversial mining agreements in Africa, the Chinese-backed Sicomines minerals-for-infrastructure deal. The review, announced on March 5 by the government’s Regulatory Agency for the Monitoring and Coordination of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC), will examine the mining operations, infrastructure spending
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On March 2, 2026, the U.S. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) formally designated the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and senior military officials under sanctions tied to instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the U.S. Treasury press release, the designations were issued in response to what
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Kinshasa — February 2026 What if artisanal gold was no longer a story of smuggling, informality, and lost state revenue — but instead became the foundation of sovereign finance, macroeconomic stability, and national security? That is the structural shift now underway in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Under the leadership of His Excellency Félix
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Cape Town — February 2026 At the Investing in African Mining Indaba, one voice carried unusual clarity, firmness, and strategic direction:His Excellency Louis Watum Kabamba, Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Across ministerial panels, bilateral engagements, and high-level announcements, His Excellency presented more than policy updates.He presented a coherent doctrine for
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Cape Town / Northern Cape — February 2026 In the immediate aftermath of the Investing in African Mining Indaba, the Minister of Mines of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Louis Watum Kabamba, shifted from conference diplomacy to on-the-ground engagement—signaling a government determined to translate global mining dialogue into tangible industrial progress. On Friday, 13
The Trump Administration has officially invited the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a strategic partner of the USA, to the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just announced that the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, is expected at
The highlights of his working visit to Lualaba on September 18 and 19, 2025 in detail. Working together with the government to address the major challenges in the mining sector (artisanal and industrial), in accordance with the laws of the country and the vision of the President of the Republic and Head of State, Félix-Antoine
