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Economy - 8 February 2026
Rwanda Launches First Coffee Exhibition in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 29-30, 2026 - The Rwandan Embassy in Pakistan, in collaboration with the National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB), launched Rwanda’s first coffee exhibition in Pakistan, showcasing the country’s…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 4 February 2026
Clashes Resume Between FARDC and CRP in Bule, Djugu Territory
Ituri Province, February 4, 2026 - Violent fighting erupted between the FARDC and the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP) militia led by Thomas Lubanga in Bule, Djugu territory, after a brief lull.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 2 February 2026
DRC & UAE Sign Major Economic Deal
February 2, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi has arrived in Abu Dhabi for the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the DRC and the United Arab Emirates.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 2 February 2026
FARDC Soldier Kills Wazalendo Member
Walikale DRC February 2, 2026 - A FARDC soldier shot and killed a member of the Wazalendo self-defense group in Mubi, Walikale territory, North Kivu, on Sunday. The victim died shortly after being taken to hospital.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 1 February 2026
13th Hydrocarbon Monitoring Committee Meeting Records Significant Progress
Bamako, January 29, 2026 - The Minister of Industry and Trade chaired the 13th meeting of the Hydrocarbon Monitoring Committee on January 29, 2026, held with the participation of key petroleum sector groups, including…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 1 February 2026
Minister of National Education Meets World Bank Delegation to Strengthen Partnership
Bamako, January 30, 2026 - The Minister of National Education, Mr. Amadou Sy Savane, received a World Bank delegation on Friday, January 30, 2026, during which the institution reaffirmed its commitment to supporting…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 1 February 2026
Orange Mali at the Heart of the 3rd National Digital Week
Bamako, January 29, 2026 - The 3rd National Digital Week was officially launched on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the CICB, under the auspices of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administrative…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 24 January 2026
DRC’s Gécamines to Sell 100,000 Tons of Copper to the US Market
Kinshasa/Washington January 14, 2026 - The Congolese state-owned mining company Gécamines announced that it will purchase 100,000 tons of copper from the 2026 production of the Tenke Fungurume Mine (TFM) for direct sale…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Economy - 24 January 2026
Rwandan Embassy in Pakistan to Host ‘Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026’
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 - The Rwandan Embassy in Pakistan, in collaboration with the National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB), has announced the organization of the Rwanda Coffee Festival 2026, scheduled for January…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Economy - 24 January 2026
Ministry of Finance Defends New Secure License Plates, Denies Opacity and High Costs
Kinshasa DRC January 11, 2026 - The Ministry of Finance has rejected allegations surrounding the reform of the vehicle registration system and the introduction of new secure license plates in the Democratic Republic of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 24 January 2026
DRC Submits List of Minerals for U.S. Investment Under Strategic Partnership
Kinshasa, DRC - January 21, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sent a list of minerals to the United States, detailing those it is authorized to mine and process under the December 2025 peace and economic…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Economy - 24 January 2026
Rwanda Highlights Expected Benefits from World Economic Forum in Davos
Kigali, Rwanda - January 20, 2026 - Rwanda is aiming to capitalize on participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, currently taking place in Davos, Switzerland from January 19-23, 2026.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read