DRC-US partnership

The latest development

🇨🇩 DR CongoBusiness7 Nov 2026

DRC-US partnership accelerates on critical minerals, Grand Inga and Lobito

The DRC and the United States want to accelerate projects involving critical minerals, the Grand Inga dam and the Lobito Corridor as part of their strategic partnership. The second meeting of the joint committee, held on 5 November 2026 in Paris, set actions, timelines and measurable results, according to the joint statement by the two governments.

Source: Actualité.cd

Timeline

1. Saturday, 7 November 2026

   • DRC-US partnership accelerates on critical minerals, Grand Inga and Lobito

     The DRC and the United States want to accelerate projects involving critical minerals, the Grand Inga dam and the Lobito Corridor as part of their strategic partnership. The second meeting of the joint committee, held on 5 November 2026 in Paris, set actions, timelines and measurable results, according to the joint statement by the two governments.

     🇨🇩 DR Congo · 05:40

2. Friday, 6 November 2026

   • DR Congo and US seek local processing of critical minerals

     DR Congo and the United States want to develop critical mineral supply chains, with more local processing, refining, technology and jobs in DR Congo. The two countries also examined responsible private investment in these projects during their 5 November meeting in Paris, according to the Joint Steering Committee statement.

     🇨🇩 DR Congo · 23:51

   • DR Congo and US review investment projects in Paris

     The governments of DR Congo and the United States held the second meeting of their joint steering committee on their strategic partnership in Paris. The discussions focused on turning this partnership into concrete investments, according to Actualite.cd.

     🇨🇩 DR Congo · 21:40