The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — Africa’s second largest country in Africa and bordering nine countries — has the potential to become a regional economic driving force because of its vast natural resources and strategic location. The long awaited presidential elections in December 2018 saw the first peaceful post-independence transfer of power since 1960. The officially declared winner, Felix Tshisekedi, was sworn into office in January despite evidence that his main challenger Martin Fayulu probably won a landslide victory. Despite allegations that the election was fraudulent and potentially manipulated by former president Joseph Kabila the relatively peaceful handover of power has demonstrated the country’s progress.
This FREE Breakfast Briefing in the City of London will address:
The Kabila-Tshisekedi transition and post-election environment
The country’s future political risk profile
The political economy and regional security
The opportunities and outlook for business, trade and investment
Speakers:
Ben Shepherd - Director of the Africa Research Group. Ben has worked as a researcher and analyst on the DRC since 2002, including as the FCO Central Africa specialist (2004 - 2011). He is currently Director of the Africa Research Group, a private consultancy, and Consulting Fellow to the Africa Programme at Chatham House.
Holger Grundel - Managing Director of Levin Sources (an ethical mining consutlancy firm)
Register for the event here - https://bit.ly/2Jrzqyi
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