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 RADIO KAHUZI TRANSLATED VIDEO APRIL 2025

The female journalist’s voice:

“Just a few days after being nominated by US President Donald Trump as his principal advisor in charge of African affairs, Mr. MASSAD BOULOS chose the Democratic Republic of Congo as his first destination for a diplomatic mission that will also lead him to some East African countries.

Along with Mrs. CORINA SANDERS, Deputy State Secretary in charge of African Affairs, and Mr. DAN DUNHAM, Director of the National Security Council of Africa, the Principal Counselor in charge of African Affairs did have a long and fruitful discussion with his Excellency President FÉLIX ANTOINE TSHISEKEDI TSHILOMBO. They did have an open dialogue on things to come and views on political economy. Among the discussed topics, they talked about the economic partnership between the US and DRC and, of course, security.

Addressing himself to the presidential press in French, President TRUMP’s principal counselor of African affairs was very clear and pragmatic over the two topics, saying that the US and DRC are very determined to fortify and strengthen their strategic, mutually beneficial cooperation.”

Mr. Massad Boulos speaking:

“I appreciate the opportunity of meeting President Tshisekedi today. We did talk about several topics, including the development of business relationships between the US and DRC. You heard about a minerals agreement. We did have fair knowledge of the DRC proposal, and we are happy to announce that the president and I agreed on a way forward for its elaboration.

I am so excited to collaborate with the president and all his staff through the purpose of pursuing and establishing a deeper relationship for the benefit of American and Congolese people. 

Stimulate American private sector investment in the DRC, especially in the mining sector, is a common target that leads to the prosperity of our two countries. 

Of course, we need a more business-friendly, suitable environment to achieve this goal. 

Be assured that American companies operate in complete transparency and will stimulate the local economy. 

This is about an investment of several billion of dollars, this is about creating jobs for thousands of people, this is about the transfer of knowledge and investing in the country’s infrastructure, but there will not be economic prosperity without security. 

Security is a must for a prosperous economy.

So we also talked about the conflict in the eastern part of the DRC. The US is strongly motivated to end that conflict, and we are discussing about the next steps with our Congolese partners. 

We wish a lasting and durable peace that sustains territorial integrity and sovereignty and lays the foundation for a thriving and flourishing regional economy. 

This relationship presents a huge potential, and we appreciate the opportunity to pave the way forward with our counterparts here in Kinshasa.”

The female journalist's voice:

“A clear engagement of the US to DRC and the support for the regional process can stop the unjust war.

 After Kinshasa, Massad Boulos will go to Kolwezi before continuing his tour in some East African countries.”