DR Congo and US to speed up strategic partnership
The two nations aim to boost investments in critical minerals, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States plan to accelerate their strategic partnership, focusing on critical minerals, infrastructure, and energy. This commitment was announced after the second meeting of their Joint Steering Committee on November 5 in Paris.
This meeting followed a strategic partnership agreement signed on December 4, 2025, and the first committee meeting on February 5, 2026. Both governments aim to translate commitments into concrete actions with clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes, particularly in developing secure and diversified critical mineral supply chains.
The partnership also seeks to move beyond raw material extraction, promoting local processing, refining, advanced manufacturing, and technology transfer. The Sakania-Lobito corridor was highlighted as a priority for boosting regional trade and investment, encouraging US companies to invest while emphasizing transparency and environmental standards.
Why it mattersThe Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States are working to increase investments in critical minerals, infrastructure, and energy, aiming for local processing and job creation.