Patrick Muyaya
Coverage of Patrick Muyaya in the Nexus archive.
- DR Congo's mining law reform is raising tensions with investors
DR Congo's government is considering changes to its mining laws, which aim to increase state control over strategic minerals, prompting concerns from investors about regulatory uncertainty and potential deterrence of investment. Mining companies have warned that repeated shifts in regulations could harm long-term planning and attractability.
- DR Congo unseals Glencore offices in latest tax dispute twist
DR Congo's finance minister ordered the removal of seals on Glencore's Kamoto Copper Company offices amid a multibillion-dollar tax dispute. President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized avoiding heavy-handed measures to protect investor confidence, while the government and Glencore continue negotiations. The tax authority claims Glencore owes billions, which the company disputes.
- Rwanda does not have 'political will' to honour peace deal, DR Congo minister says
DR Congo's Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya accused Rwanda of lacking political will to implement the 2025 US-brokered peace deal and urged stronger international pressure on Rwanda. Muyaya called for the United States to apply more tools to pressure Kigali.
- Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body
An Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo was set on fire by local residents who clashed with authorities over the body of a suspected Ebola victim. The incident reflects tensions between health officials enforcing containment protocols and local customs surrounding funeral rites. As of the report, 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected Ebola cases have been reported across two Congolese provinces.