Ruben Nyanguila

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.

DR Congo president warns $8.3B funding backlog undermines credibility

Administrative delays and weak project management have been blamed for causing delays in disbursing the funding.

A motorcycle convoy carrying vials of measles vaccine and other supplies for medial NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) crosses a log bridge.

A convoy carrying vaccines crosses a log bridge in DR Congo. Hereward Holland/Reuters

Belgium backs major germanium plant in DR Congo

The plant, at full capacity, could supply up to 15% of the world’s demand for the critical mineral.

An excavator fills a dumper truck with ore at a mine in DR Congo.

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US-backed DRC miner strikes deal to cut debt

The Trump-backed firm still needs up to $260 million to complete projects in copper and cobalt mining as White House seeks to rival China in supply chains.

An excavator is used at the bottom of Congolese state mining company Gecamines’ Kamfundwa open pit copper mine.

A copper mine in DR Congo. Jonny Hogg/Reuters.

Africa looks to bonds to support wider mining benefits

Countries across Africa are hoping to capture a greater share of value-added profits, especially from extractive industries.

A copper and cobalt mine run by Sicomines is seen in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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DR Congo’s mining law reform is raising tensions with investors

Kinshasa told Semafor it will consider changes sought by mining companies, as executives warned that repeated shifts in the rules could deter investment.

A miner measures the depth of blast holes at the Kibali gold mine Haut-Uele province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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DR Congo unseals Glencore offices in latest tax dispute twist

The move comes amid a multibillion-dollar standoff between the Swiss commodities giant and DR Congo tax authorities.

A copper mine in DR Congo. Jonny Hogg/Reuters.

US firms step up push for DR Congo mining maps

China has long dominated DR Congo’s extractive sector but US companies are looking to expand their footprint with new geological surveys.

DRC to extend fuel subsidy cuts for mining companies

The government said it was “rationalizing” fuel support by targeting sectors able to absorb market prices.

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.

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.

DR Congo president eyes third term

Tshisekedi is being emboldened by White House support to extend his time in office, say critics.

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.

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.

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.

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.