Tag:Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Sustainable Devpt

BEV: ECA, partners raise awareness among DRC experts, decision-makers to develop inclusive mining value chain

As an extension of its support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional battery and...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2025

Human Welfare

350Africa stands in solidarity with DRC people amid escalating violence, humanitarian crisis

Climate change campaign group, 350Africa, has expressed solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the country faces a severe...

Michael Simire - January 29, 2025

Human Welfare

Mike Omuodo: Perennial war in DRC a scorn at Africa’s sovereignty

A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading,...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2025

Climate Change

Climate insurance product designed to protect farmers launched in DR Congo

This initiative is part of the National Agricultural Development Programme (PNDA), implemented by the DRC's Ministry of Agriculture and supported by the World Bank...

Michael Simire - January 24, 2025

Renewable Energy

Electric mobility: Morocco, DRC, Zambia detail joint roadmap with ECA support

Meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Lusaka, Zambia, on the occasion of the “High-level Policy Dialogue on the Development of Regional Automotive and...

Michael Simire - December 16, 2024

Health

31 fatalities as ‘undiagnosed disease’ breaks out in DR Congo

Between October 24 and December 5, 2024, Panzi health zone in Kwango Province of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recorded 406 cases of...

Michael Simire - December 8, 2024

Oil & Gas

Reactions trail DRC’s decision to close auction of 30 oil and gas blocks

The 30 oil and gas blocks auction that has been underway for over two years for a procedure that cannot exceed 18 months has...

Michael Simire - October 16, 2024

Conservation

DRC joins Elephant Protection Initiative as 25th member state

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the 25th member state of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), a pan-African alliance of countries dedicated to the...

Michael Simire - July 15, 2024