This October, London becomes the meeting point between the Democratic Republic of the Congo, its global diaspora and the institutions shaping its future.
From 26–28 October 2026, the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the United Kingdom, in partnership with CAF Advisory, will host the International Launch of Think Tank Minzoto, a programme founded by Dr Chantal Yelu Mulop Special Advisor to the President in Charge of Youth, Gender, and Violence against Women and Human Trafficking. Think Tank Minzoto is a platform dedicated to mobilising Congolese youth, professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and the diaspora around a shared ambition: to transform talent, knowledge and expertise into practical solutions and opportunities for the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Under the theme “Shaping the DRC’s Competitive Future,” the three-day programme will bring together government representatives, policymakers, parliamentarians, investors, business leaders, young people and members of the Congolese diaspora around one central question:
How do we transform the talent, knowledge, networks and potential of a generation into lasting value for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The programme will move across policy and institutional engagement, UK–DRC parliamentary dialogue, and culminate on 28 October with the International Launch & Diaspora Forum in London.
For a generation that has too often engaged with Congo from a distance, this is an invitation to move from connection to contribution, from potential to participation, and from diaspora presence to national impact.
26–28 October 2026
London, United Kingdom
More information and programme announcements to follow.
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Good evening, Ma'am. My name is Lubaya Kambudianga André-Junior; I am a student entrepreneur and a trainer. I have been following your work for some time, Ma'am. Your initiatives alongside the Head of State—especially those focused on the youth—are truly encouraging, and I commend them. My team and I, representing the Kanzumba district—a territory in the western part of the Central Kasai province—would like to reach out to you to request your support. This area has been largely neglected since the Kamuena Nsapu conflict in 2016, and ongoing customary disputes continue to scatter the youth. Due to a lack of guidance and continuous training, young people are entering into marriage at a very early age between 12 and 14. The Kanzumba territory relies on agriculture, livestock farming, fish farming, and the production of a local alcoholic beverage known as "Haguené." Under the Head of State’s "Stand Up, Young Congolese" (*Debout Jeunes Congolais*) program, I previously submitted our project for the district, but unfortunately, it was set aside. Having heard you speak during the graduation ceremony for students at the UPN (National Pedagogical University) specifically regarding the "MIZOTO" program we would like to meet with you to present our project for the Kanzumba district. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this. The youth of Kanzumba are awaiting your call and your assistance in bringing their projects forward.
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