Agreement to Deepen Economic and Security Cooperation between Tanzania and DRC

TLDR

• Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen economic and security cooperation during DRC President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi's visit to Tanzania from August 17 to 18, 2026.
• The bilateral talks took place at State House in Zanzibar on August 18, where both leaders reviewed relations and discussed measures to enhance business opportunities.
• Key areas of cooperation include trade, mining, transport, energy, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and tourism.
• The two countries plan to establish a Strategic Partnership on Minerals to focus on critical minerals and responsible investment.
• Tanzania expressed readiness to assist the DRC in response to the recent Ebola outbreak, demonstrating solidarity between the nations.