A Partnership for Shared Prosperity

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Africa are central to the 21st-century global economy, presenting a generational opportunity for sustainable development and industrial innovation. Their vast reserves of strategic minerals, immense hydropower potential, and dynamic populations are the cornerstones of a prosperous future. The US.UK- Africa Business Council is the catalyst for this new era of partnership.

As a trusted strategic partner, we guide global corporations and institutions to amplify their impact, connecting credible international partners with vetted Congolese and African leaders to drive responsible investment.

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Partnerships and leadership in the DRC and Africa
Modern infrastructure and investment projects
About Us

Your Strategic Partner in the DRC and Africa

The key to unlocking the potential of the DRC and Africa is a forward-thinking model of investment -- one centered on local value creation, sustainable jobs, and long-term industrial capacity. The US.UK-Africa Business Council bridges vision and on-the-ground reality as a trusted intermediary strengthening commercial ties.

We are a private, non-profit organization helping American, British, and global businesses navigate the complexities of doing business in the DRC and Africa while promoting meaningful connections and investment.

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Our Mission & vision

Mission

To connect U.S., U.K., and global investors with trusted Congolese and African leaders, enterprises, and government partners -- accelerating responsible investment in mining, energy, infrastructure, and digital innovation, while ensuring value-added industrialization, job creation, and shared prosperity across the DRC and Africa.

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Mining and strategic minerals in the DRC and Africa
Launch of African Women's Entrepreneurship Program(AWEP) in Kinshasa/DRC
Energy and hydropower potential across Africa
US Ambassador, Mike Hammer, with Mrs.Josline Tshibangu, CEO of the African Women's Entrepreneurship Programme
Modern infrastructure and logistics corridors
Digital Innovation
Digital innovation and industry 4.0
Infrastructure
Leadership

Our Leadership

Our council is led by a dedicated team with deep expertise in international trade, investment, and public policy.

Serge Tshibangu, Chairman

Dr. Serge Tshibangu

Chairman

Amani Lwanzo, Managing Director

Amani Lwanzo

Managing Director

Laetitia Basondwa, Operations Director

Laetitia Basondwa

Operations Director

Washington DC Event Partners

Selected partners and supporters.

Membership

Join the Leading Voice for US-UK-Africa Commerce

Membership in the US.UK-Africa Business Council gives you a strategic edge in the DRC and across Africa -- with advocacy, leadership, research, and practical intelligence to move from vision to results.

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Leaders building partnerships across the DRC and Africa
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Strategic Initiatives & Advocacy

Driving Policy and Investment in Key Sectors

The Council engages stakeholders to advocate for strategic, large-scale initiatives that unlock the DRC and Africa's economic potential and create a more attractive investment environment -- focusing on tangible projects that foster sustainable growth.

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The Council actively engages with stakeholders to advocate for strategic initiatives that will unlock the economic potential of the DRC and Africa and create a more attractive investment environment. Our advocacy is focused on tangible, large-scale projects and policies that foster sustainable growth.

Our Key Initiatives

  • Infrastructure Development: We advocate for the design, construction, and modernization of critical rail and road freight corridors -- including the Lobito Corridor, Banana Corridor, and the Southern Corridor of the Great Lakes Region -- to enhance regional connectivity and trade.
  • Special Economic Zones (SEZs): The Council promotes the creation of the Great Kasai Special Economic and Industrial Zone to attract U.S., U.K., and global multinationals and SMEs for the local processing of critical minerals and agricultural products.
  • Local Value & Trade Policy: We advocate for the local production and processing of goods, enabling products to be more competitive within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the U.S. market through the AGOA framework.
  • Curbing Illicit Trade: We are initiating working groups to curb mining fraud and the smuggling of 3T minerals, gold, and lithium -- developing integrated strategies to dismantle illicit networks and strengthen traceability initiatives.
  • Investment Promotion: We promote investment and trade in key regions, such as the Ruzizi plain, to foster localized economic development and job creation.
Events

Convening Leaders to Drive Investment and Growth

The Council convenes leaders and experts to build strategic relationships and surface tangible investment opportunities.

Past event

DRC Investment Meeting: Partnership for Economic Growth

Wednesday, October 15 -- 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, followed by a networking cocktail reception
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
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