DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban by Three Months to Stabilize Market

DRC Extends Cobalt Export Ban by Three Months to Stabilize Market

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended its ban on cobalt exports for an additional three months, aiming to stabilize global markets and prevent further declines in prices of the key mineral used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The decision was announced this weekend by ARECOMS, the DRC’s […]

Joseph Kabila Engages in Talks with Opposition as M23 Rebels Advance, Posing Threat to Tshisekedi's Leadership

Joseph Kabila Engages in Talks with Opposition as M23 Rebels Advance, Posing Threat to Tshisekedi’s Leadership

Joseph Kabila, the former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has reportedly initiated secretive talks with opposition leaders and civil society groups about the country’s political future. This comes at a time when rebels, backed by Rwanda, continue to capture vital territories in the eastern part of the DRC, exacerbating the nation’s already […]