Kinshasa file: economic signals
Kinshasa
In Kinshasa, 2 indexed economy signal(s). Lead fact: “Ban on the export of copper and cobalt concentrates”. Status: active. Average confidence 85%.
Where does this confidence level come from?
Open questions
- Which elements of “Ban on the export of copper and cobalt concentrates” still need corroboration?
- Has access (roads, aid, services) changed in a measurable way?
Timeline
10 Aug 2026, 21:17
Ban on the export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The Congolese government has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage local value addition, according to a decree signed by several ministers.
10 Aug 2026, 21:17
Reimbursement of 16 million USD claimed by Mazembe suspended pending justifications
Sports Minister Didier Budimbu stated that the reimbursement of 16 million USD claimed by the football club TP Mazembe can only be initiated after the submission of appropriate justifications. He emphasized the need for
Linked events
Ban on the export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The Congolese government has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates to encourage local value addition, according to a decree signed by several ministers.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)
Reimbursement of 16 million USD claimed by Mazembe suspended pending justifications
Sports Minister Didier Budimbu stated that the reimbursement of 16 million USD claimed by the football club TP Mazembe can only be initiated after the submission of appropriate justifications. He emphasized the need for a complete file to validate any expenditure.
Kinshasa · kinshasa··1 source(s)