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Expansion of Energy Cooperation between Tanzania and DRC

Latest Tanzania energy news · Expansion of Energy Cooperation between Tanzania and DRC explained · updated Aug 20, 2026 · energy news · power · electricity

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  • 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 leaders held bilateral talks in Zanzibar on August 18, focusing on trade, mining, transport, energy, and regional peace.
  • Tanzania expressed solidarity with the DRC amid the Ebola outbreak and offered assistance.
  • Both countries agreed to improve the business environment and expand cooperation in various sectors, including agriculture, mining, and energy.
  • A Strategic Partnership on Minerals will be established to enhance collaboration in mineral processing and investment.

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Energy cooperation will similarly be expanded, with the two sides agreeing to explore opportunities in oil and gas exploration, transportation, storage and refining, electricity interconnection and renewable energy.

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