by afrikanfrontier | Apr 24, 2024 | News, Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa’s third-most populous nation, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), faces significant challenges in providing internet access to its citizens, with just over a quarter of the population currently connected. Despite its vast mineral wealth,...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 17, 2024 | Business, News
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the world’s leading cobalt producer, is seeking guidance from international industry organisations on strategies to increase the price of the battery metal. Among the measures under consideration is the implementation of...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 10, 2024 | Business, News
A recent report from the Washington-based United States Institute of Peace (USIP) suggests that the United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, urging for an enhanced diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs. The...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 2, 2024 | News, Politics
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has made history by appointing Judith Tuluka Suminwa as the country’s prime minister, making her the first woman to hold this position in the world’s second-biggest copper producer. Suminwa takes over...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 12, 2024 | News, Politics
A glimmer of hope emerged for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as Rwanda’s President, Paul Kagame, agreed to meet with his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi. This breakthrough follows mediation efforts spearheaded by Angolan President...