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Economy - 19 November 2025
DRC: Senate Adopts Banking Reform, Joint Committee to Resolve Remaining Differences
Kinshasa, DRC - On November 27, 2025, the Senate adopted on second reading the bill reforming the activities and oversight of credit institutions, in a version differing from that passed by the National Assembly.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 18 November 2025
Kinshasa Officially Launches DRC-UK Trade Partnership
Kinshasa, DRC - On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Kingdom officially inaugurated their new trade partnership, aimed at strengthening bilateral commerce and diversifying the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 18 November 2025
AU-EU Summit: Félix Tshisekedi Advocates Respect for Sovereignty in Strategic Partnership
Luanda, Angola - At the conclusion of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit on November 25, 2025, leaders from both organizations adopted a declaration aiming to strengthen their strategic partnership.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 17 November 2025
DRC: Martin Fayulu Calls for Inclusive National Dialogue, Warns of Balkanization Risks
Kinshasa, November 18, 2025 - Opposition leader Martin Fayulu, head of the Lamuka coalition, renewed his call for an inclusive national dialogue in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 16 November 2025
Geneva: Prime Minister Suminwa Leads Strategic Meeting on Congolese Mineral Traceability
Geneva, November 20, 2025 - The transparency and traceability of critical minerals from eastern DRC were at the center of a high-level roundtable convened by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa at the Henri Dunant Centre for…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 16 November 2025
Water Infrastructure Revolution
The Zinder water project, with a 98.7 billion CFA Franc scale, transforms secondary city infrastructure paradigms.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 16 November 2025
DRC and Tunisia Strengthen Trade and Investment Ties
Kinshasa, November 20, 2025 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia have agreed to boost trade and intensify bilateral investments during the Tunisia-DRC Business Forum held in Kinshasa.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 15 November 2025
Diffa Irrigation Modernization
The CDA perimeter rehabilitation demonstrates FSSP's development financing potential.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 15 November 2025
Agricultural Transformation Acceleration: Maradi Agro-Industrial Complex
The 60 billion CFA Franc investment represents a fundamental shift in development philosophy.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 14 November 2025
Major Social Policy: SMIG Increase Formalized
NIAMEY, Niger-The November 21 SMIG announcement marked a calculated social investment, addressing both immediate economic pressures and long-term political economy considerations.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 10 November 2025
Mali Advances Women-Focused Peacebuilding Initiatives
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Lieutenant General Ismaël Wague, Minister of Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion and Acting UN…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 9 November 2025
Rwanda-UAE Trade Talks Advance as CEPA Negotiations Near Final Stage
Abu Dhabi - Trade negotiations between Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are progressing rapidly, with both countries moving closer to signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read