Can I use electric appliances in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Travelers from countries like Canada, the US, and countries in South America can use electric appliances in the Democratic Republic of Congo only with the use of a voltage converter. This is applicable to countries with a standard voltage between 100 V – 127 V.

What does DRC & Zambia have in common?

They seek to maximize their role in regional and global value chains by adding value to the resources extracted from their soil. One key initiative is the partnership between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia to produce nickel, manganese and cobalt (NMC) battery precursors.

Can the DRC and Zambia refine cobalt into sulfate?

The DRC and Zambia will find it challenging to source a sufficient amount of ores of the three metals and refine them into sulfates without involving other countries in the region. Neither the DRC nor Zambia currently refines any cobalt production into sulfate, but prospects are promising.

Can China influence cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia?

China’s dominance of cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia, including through state-owned companies, means it could have a significant influence on the precursor plant, but its role is uncertain. Congolese and Zambian civil society actors are concerned about the lack of information and limited stakeholder consultation.

Should the DRC consider the precursor initiative in 2024?

Based on available information, we see four issues around the precursor initiative that the two governments should consider in 2024: Stakeholders suggest that this remains a point of disagreement between the DRC and Zambia.