Heavy-handed revenue enforcement a threat to Congo mining sector, warns president

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has ordered state revenue agencies to refrain from heavy-handed enforcement operations against mining companies, warning that excessive measures could dent investor confidence, cabinet minutes showed. Tshisekedi's order reflects efforts by Democratic Republic of Congo to generate more state revenue from its vast mineral wealth without spooking investors in the copper and cobalt sector - a pillar of the country's economy.
2026-07-13 12:38:00