DRC : EU allocates €180 million to boost energy, transport, and biodiversity sectors

The European Union has pledged €180 million in support of the Democratic Republic of Congo, targeting the energy, transport, biodiversity, and sustainable mining sectors. The announcement was made on October 9, 2025, in Brussels by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, during the Global Gateway Forum. This funding aims to enhance regional integration and promote sustainable development across Central Africa.