AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCross-Border Infrastructure: The DRC and Republic of Congo have signed an agreement with Africa50 to advance the Kinshasa–Brazzaville road-rail bridge, with construction now targeted for June 2027. Energy: FIS-RDC, EnPower, Trafigura and Gridworks plan a $300 million, 200-kilometre power link from Zambia to Kolwezi, capable of supplying up to 550MW to the Copperbelt. Grand Inga: Félix Tshisekedi has set development guidelines for the hydropower project, stressing that local communities must be protected; its proposed capacity is 40,000MW. Mining: A three-year airborne survey will map more than 700,000 square kilometres, aiming to expand the DRC’s geological coverage and guide investment. Digital Services: Kinshasa is exploring a partnership with Africell to digitise city administration and finances and improve urban mobility. Mining Security: A deadly ambush involving a team linked to contractor Erik Prince has highlighted the risks around security and mining operations in the east.
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