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DRC: renewed Franco-Congolese economic partnership for development
The Franco-Congolese economic partnership is renewed to boost the development of the DR Congo. According to the French ambassador, François Pujolas, the changes announced by President Tshisekedi have aroused the interest of French operators who remain attentive to any positive change in the business climate. He said it in his message, on the occasion of the National Day of France this July 14, 2019 in his residence in Kinshasa.
If in this process, French companies will be asked to invest in the DRC and develop economic exchanges between our two countries, the desirable improvement of administrative practices is a concern.
Beyond that, France believes that the search for more adapted and balanced solutions in terms of outsourcing, local content in priority sectors or public-private partnership can certainly lead to significant progress in terms of openness, diversification and therefore growth of the Congolese economy.
“In this respect, French companies have recognized expertise in strategic sectors for the development of the DRC (energy, infrastructure, services, agro-industries, …). This is particularly true for everything that concerns the sustainable city, which will be the focus of discussions at the next Africa-France Summit in June 2020 in Bordeaux”, said Ambassador François Pujolas.
The priorities of this strengthened partnership between the two countries also concern the fields of education, health, agriculture, energy and culture with the next organization by the DRC of the IXth Games of La Francophonie.
François Pujolas said that his country is also involved in the security sector, with a reinforcement of actions for the training of senior officers, the future creation of a joint defense college and a training center for military operations. peace. In the education sector, however, France will focus on teacher training to ensure access to quality education.
As for health, the partnership requires strengthening support for the fight against Ebola and looking more broadly for a more efficient functioning of the health care system. The environment is also at the heart of this partnership with climate protection, which prioritizes the fight against deforestation and sustainable forest management.
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“The Democratic Republic of Congo and France are two key players in the new relationship that is being built between Africa and Europe. We both have a special responsibility within the Francophonie. It is up to us to raise the values we share and to translate this ambition into the concrete actions of our new partnership”, concluded François Pujolas.
Nadine Fula
The NBA is mourning the loss of one of its greatest defensive icons. Dikembe Mutombo, the former 7-foot-2 center, passed away at the age of 58 due to a brain cancer, as reported by The Athletic on Monday, September 30.
A defensive record-holder
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mutombo left an indelible mark on the NBA with his exceptional defensive skills. During his career, he won the Defensive Player of the Year award four times (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001), a record he shares with Ben Wallace and Rudy Gobert. Gobert, in achieving this feat, highlighted the legacy Mutombo left on the game.
Drafted in 1991 by the Denver Nuggets, Mutombo went on to play for several notable teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and finally the Houston Rockets, where he retired in 2009.
A life of commitment beyond basketball
Although Mutombo never won an NBA championship, with two finals losses (in 2001 with the 76ers and 2003 with the Nets), he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. Beyond his impressive sports career, he dedicated his life to humanitarian efforts, particularly in Africa. He worked tirelessly to develop basketball across the continent and to help those in need.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised his contributions in a statement: “Dikembe dedicated his life to helping others. He was not only a great player but also a global ambassador for basketball and a humanitarian. His commitment to the community, especially in his native Congo, will be forever remembered.”
Mutombo’s legacy continues to inspire generations of players and humanitarians around the world.
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Africa is home to 83% of the world’s non-electrified population. A thundering paradox, given the continent’s immense hydroelectric potential.
The continent faces a shortage of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. A think tank dedicated to the development of long-term public and energy policies points out that this is holding back the momentum of individuals and companies alike.
According to the experts, the pace of electrification needs to triple in order to absorb this deficit, rethink several economic models, and put Africans on the path to prosperity.
Dynamic project vehicles on the move
The World Bank Group has pledged to connect 250 million people to electricity, while the African Development Bank (AfDB) will do the same for a further 50 million.
The World Bank Group’s investments are already providing the impetus needed to reach the target, illustrated in its ambitious “Mission 300” program.
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On Thursday September 25, 2024, Bruno Tshibangu Kabaji, Managing Director of the Agence Nationale pour la Promotion des Investissements (ANAPI), and Hesham El Mekwad, the Egyptian ambassador accredited to the Democratic Republic of Congo, exchanged views on investment and trade issues.
The Egyptian diplomat was accompanied by Adham Thabet, development cooperation advisor at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Discussions between the two personalities focused in particular on the role of ANAPI as the body responsible for supporting investors in the DRC.
While stressing the need to increase economic and commercial cooperation between Egypt and the DRC, the two parties encouraged Egyptian investors to step up their presence in several fields in the DRC, notably energy, transport, infrastructure and agriculture, fisheries and livestock.
With this in mind, the Egyptian Ambassador expressed the wish to establish regular contacts with ANAPI to support this mutual ambition.
Nadine FULA
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