Kinshasa, October 4th, 2026 (CPA).- The need to strengthen cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania in the fight against the financing of armed groups and rebel movements has been evoked on Wednesday during talks between the Prime Ministers of the two countries in Dodoma, the Tanzanian capital, according to a press release. “The two leaders have emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation to combat the financing of armed groups and rebellions. They have also insisted on the role of the bilateral joint commission in monitoring the implementation of the agreements concluded between the two countries,” it is read in the statement from the communications unit of the Congolese Prime Minister’s Office. At the Tanzanian Prime Minister’s Office, the Congolese Prime Minister, Judith Suminwa, has held a one-on-one meeting with her counterpart, Mwigulu Nchemba, before continuing discussions with their respective delegations. The talks have focused mainly on transport infrastructure, trade, energy and the processing of mineral resources. She has expressed, during the meeting, her Government’s gratitude for Tanzania’s support, particularly in the training of Congolese military personnel, the reception of refugees who have fled the violence in the east of the country, and the support provided in the fight against Ebola. The Head of Government has requested, at the same time, the Tanzania’s support in diplomatic efforts to promote peace, particularly in the context of initiatives linked to the Doha process and President FelixTshisekedi’s call for a national dialogue.
Tanzania ready to support DRC’s efforts to restore
During the meeting, issues of peace and security have also been addressed. The Tanzanian Prime Minister has reaffirmed his country’s availability to support DRC’s efforts to restore peace in its eastern region. He has also reminded that DRC is the leading client of the port of Dar es Salaam, whilst noting that around 48% of goods destined for the Congolese market still use other transport routes, before emphasising the potential to increase trade through the development of the Dar esSalaam corridor. The Tanzanian Prime Minister has also mentioned the cooperation between Tanzania, DRC and Burundi to improve transport infrastructure. In this regard, he has welcomed the progress made on the section linking Burundi to Tanzania, as well as the Congolese port development projects in Kalemie, on Lake Tanganyika. As well, the Air transport cooperation, particularly flights between cities in both countries, has also been addressed. In the mining sector, the two parties have examined opportunities for collaboration on the local processing of minerals and the establishment of refineries. In this regard, Tanzania has expressed its willingness to share its expertise with DRC, particularly in the field of healthcare. This meeting has marked the conclusion of Prime Minister Suminwa’s working visit to Tanzania, which was focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation between Kinshasa and Dodoma.
A series of activities in the administrative capital, Dodoma
Furthermore, the Head of Government of DRC has concluded her working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania with a series of activities in the administrative capital, Dodoma, including a tour of the Mtumbagovernment complex, a vast administrative complex designed to house Tanzanian ministries and public institutions. In the Ministry in charge of Agriculture building, officials from the project led by the Tanzanian Prime Minister’s Office have outlined the various stages of its implementation and the ambitions behind this infrastructure. The visit has provided an opportunity to discuss the future establishment of the Congolese diplomatic mission in this area. The Minister in charge of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza, has announced on this occasion that Congolese technical teams would be sent to carry out preliminary studies for the construction of DRC’s embassy, emphasising the need for a diplomatic representation commensurate with the historic relations between Kinshasa and Dodoma. He has also announced that work on the dry port intended for DRC, to be built on a 45-hectare site, would commence in early 2027.