DRC-Switzerland: discussions on the creation of an economic and financial court

Kinshasa, January 12^th, 2026 (CPA). – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) desire to establish an economic and financial court, accompanied by a specialised public prosecutor’s office, has been the focus of a discussion on Monday between the Congolese Minister in charge of Justice and the Swiss Ambassador, according to the ministry’s X account. ‘At the heart of the discussions: the Swiss expertise at the service of the 2026 vision of the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. One of the major points of this meeting has concerned DRC’s desire to establish an economic and financial court, accompanied by a specialised public prosecutor’s office,’ it is read. According to the source, the Swiss ambassador, Leo Trembley, has confirmed the Switzerland’s willingness to work closely with DRC on this issue, given its recognised expertise in financial matters. « Switzerland has no hidden agenda. We are ready to share our expertise in promoting peace so that the agreements signed translate into lasting stability, » he has said. He has highlighted the quality of the personal ties between the Minister in charge of Justice, Guillaume Ngefa, and the Swiss Confederation, which has facilitated a convergence of views on the reforms to be undertaken.  The X account of the Ministry in charge of Justice has also informed that the discussions have also focused on the intensification of the judicial assistance between the two countries, the strengthening of the capacities of the judicial police, a project of digitalisation of the justice services, with the potential support of the major Swiss polytechnic schools. According to the same source, the implementation of the peace agreements in eastern DRC has been mentioned by the Minister in charge of Justice. « Faced with the critical security situation in eastern DRC, the Minister of State in charge of Justice has enthusiastically welcomed Switzerland’s willingness to actively support these priority projects, The aim is to move from the signing of the agreements to their effective implementation, in order to have a real impact on the civilian population, » the source has written. This meeting has demonstrated the Minister’s willingness to provide accessible justice for all by strengthening strategic cooperation with various judicial partners. ACP/