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AfDB PRESIDENT CONCLUDE TWO DAYS VISIT FOR DR CONGO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Gambeta News

African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has concluded a two-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo for high-level talks on accelerating strategic development projects in the country. The visit, which began on Friday, January 19th, saw his participation in a breakfast meeting with several key cabinet ministers: Aimé Boji Sangara, Minister of State in charge of Budget; Minister of Industry Julien Palulu; José Mpanda, Minister of Agriculture; and Minister of Water Resources…

HEAVY FLOOD RESULT TO DEATH OF MORE THAN 120 PEOPLE IN DR CONGO CAPITAL

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Gambeta News

More than 120 people have been killed following the worst floods in years in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, the authorities say. Major roads in the city center were submerged as heavy rains continued for hours and several homes collapsed. Many of those who died were in hillside areas that suffered landslides. The government has announced three days of national mourning. The death toll, which was first estimated to be at…

TANZANIA AND DRC SIGN MOU FOR MAJOR SGR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Gambeta News

Tanzania and DR Congo’s vision to further improve trade ties has continued to bear fruits as the two countries’ transport and works ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin the execution of roads, railway and ports infrastructure projects in the Central Corridor by early next year. Two weeks ago, the President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi was in the country for a two-day working visit, whereby various agreements were reached in boosting trade…

PRESIDENT OF BOTSWANA IN DR CONGO TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL COOPERATION

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Gambeta News

Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi (President of the Republic of Botswana), embarked on a working visit to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. During the visit, he met His Excellency Félix Antoine Tshesekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to engage on issues of mutual interest, including exploring ways of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, and advancing the region’s peace and security agenda. Botswana and DRC enjoy strong bonds of friendship and cooperation…

MOROCCO AND DR CONGO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION IN ELECTRICITY REGULATION

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Gambeta News

The National Electricity Regulatory Authority of Morocco (ANRE) and the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ARE) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed Friday in Rabat a cooperation agreement to promote the exchange and transfer of experience in electricity regulation. Initialed by AER president, Abdellatif Bardach, and his DRC counterpart, Louis Kahindo Boya-Bozene, the agreement focuses mainly on establishing the basis for cooperation between the two parties in the framework of their missions of regulation of…

RWANDA AND DR CONGO SIGN CONTRACT FOR METHANE GAS RESOURCE

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gambeta News

Picture from the signing of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources development between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a Validation Act. This Validation Act is to review the Management Prescriptions for the development of Lake Kivu Methane gas resources. The signing was performed by the State Minister in charge of Hydrocarbons in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Honorable Rubens Mikindo Muhima and Rwanda’s Minister for…

RWANDA, DR CONGO REVIEW CROSS-BORDER TRADE TAX

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda and DR Congo review cross-border trade during a bilateral meeting in kigali. Rwanda and DR Congo are reviewing the cross-border trade tax. This is after both nations agree to come up with a list of products, business sizes that will benefit the tax-free cross-border trade. The bilateral meeting had both nation Ministers for Trade in attendance. Meanwhile, the deal which was originally signed in 2016 is still not functioning. The simplified trade regime (STR)…

D.R CONGO PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW SECURITY ADVISOR

Posted on February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by Gambeta News

DRC president handpicks experienced Francois Beyo Kasonga as new security advisor The newly elected DRC President Felix Tshisekedi have chosen Francois Beyo Kasonga as his Security advisor; The president ordered his appointment over the weekend. Kasonga, who is in his 60’s have spent influential time within the country’s intelligence sector. Previously, under the President Joseph Kabila government, Kasonga’s position was Director of Migration for 12 straight years. With this current appointment as security advisor to…

AU URGES DR CONGO TO DELAY FINAL ELECTION RESULT

Posted on January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

The elections that held in Democratic Republic of Congo, the African Union (AU) say there is “serious doubts”. The final results that have been call should be suspended. One of the opposition candidates, Felix Tshisekedi, the figure that were announces brings victory to him. The other opponent Martin Fayulu of the current administration insists he won. Martin Fayulu supporters said Felix Tshisekedi made a power sharing deal with outgoing President Joseph Kabila. The team of…

DR CONGO TO COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF INGA3 HYDROPOWER

Posted on June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

DR Congo begins plans for construction of Inga 3 hydropower project this year. The Democratic Republic of Congo is planning to start the construction of the US$13.9bn Inga 3 Hydropower project this year. There have been previous delays on this project; but now a joint bid from two previously competing consortia of investors will see the project through. The two consortia are China Three Gorges Corp and Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA of Spain. DR Congo…

DR CONGO DEPLOYS TECHNOLOGY TO TRACK IT’S MINERALS.

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Blockchain technology used in DR Congo to track minerals from origin to consumption. Dorae Inc, has deployed blockchain technology to track cobalt, coltan and diamonds mined in DR Congo. Also, IMPACT of Canada has teamed up with technology firm Consensus to track gold from small mines. This will benefit DR Congo, as royalties paid to the government rose from 2 per cent to 10 per cent when President Joseph Kabila on March 9, signed the…

U.S., U.K. SPEAKS AGAINST THE CLAMPDOWN OF A PEACEFUL PROTEST BY DR CONGO

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

U.S., U.K. condemns the crackdown of protest by DR Congo The United State and United Kingdom in a joint statement to Democratic republic of Congo (DRC), they said that “The use of disproportionate and lethal force against Congolese citizens and the cutting of internet and SMS services breached assurances from the DRC Presidency that security forces had been instructed to protect the fundamental rights of citizens while maintaining public order.” The statement also showed…

FLOOD CLAIMS LIFE AND PROPERTIES IN EASTERN DR CONGO

Posted on September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 by Gambeta News

It was reported that at least 10 people have died and another 92 are missing in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo due to flooding after torrential rains caused a river to overflow its banks, a local official said on Wednesday. The administrator of Masisi territory in eastern Congo’s North Kivu province, Dieudonne Tshishiku, said emergency teams had been dispatched to the town of Bihambwe to search for the missing.