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Ruben Nyanguila

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Ruben Nyanguila is a Congolese journalist and photojournalist. He is a part-time investigative reporter with Lighthouse Reports and has contributed to Anadolu Agency and RFI.


DRC minister says US Ebola rules are disrupting its World Cup return

The country’s first World Cup appearance in 52 years has been complicated by travel restrictions and limits on supporters heading to the tournament.
Troy Taormina/IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

DR Congo growth drives mobile infrastructure spending

Data use and mining growth are driving demand for new coverage and capacity in one of Africa’s largest underdeveloped mobile markets.
Women using their phones in Goma, DR Congo.Thomas Mukoya/Reuters

DR Congo president eyes third term

Tshisekedi is being emboldened by White House support to extend his time in office, say critics.
DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC on Dec. 4, 2025.DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters.

DR Congo eyes stake in $270M Zambia power link

As power demand grows due to the expansion of mineral processing, Kinshasa is investing in new power plants.
An artisanal miner carries raw ore at a former industrial copper-cobalt mine, outside of Kolwezi, in southern DR Congo. Kenny Katombe/Reuters

DR Congo miner commits more copper to US

The 500,000-tonne pledge would come through Gécamines’ joint venture with Swiss commodities trading company Mercuria.
Workers at a copper mine in Katanga, DR Congo. Jonny Hogg/File Photo/Reuters

DRC raises $1.25B from debut sovereign eurobond

Kinshasa was able to sell a stronger credit story than expected after its critical minerals partnership with the US.
Kinshasa.Justin Makangara/Reuters

US shifts ties with DRC, Rwanda

Washington recently sanctioned elements of Rwanda’s military and reopened limited security cooperation with Kinshasa.

DR Congo’s Rawbank inks $265M deal

The country’s largest bank by assets hopes to boost its balance sheet for lending to small and medium-sized businesses.

DR Congo strikes new minerals deal with US

Swiss commodities giant Glencore agreed to sell 40% of its stake in its DR Congo copper and cobalt mines to the Washington-backed Orion Critical Mineral Consortium.

Nigeria’s UBA preps $50M financing for DRC minerals bid

Banks and miners on the continent are ready for US-aligned deals as the White House tries to outdo China in securing DR Congo supply chains.

DR Congo to send US first copper shipments

The deal comes after the two countries signed a strategic partnership last month.

DR Congo mobile firms in talks with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Africell and Vodacom are discussing opportunities to reach underserved areas.

African banks are aiming for DR Congo’s growth opportunity

Top institutions from Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Africa are among those entering or expanding their presence in the resource-rich country.

DR Congo backs $400M satellite deal to tackle digital deficit

Only one in three Congolese are connected to mobile internet, according to the latest available figures.