Uganda and DR Congo Sign Six New Bilateral Agreements
Last update: May 12, 2026
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Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have strengthened regional ties with the signing of six new bilateral agreements aimed at boosting trade, security, tourism, and diplomatic cooperation.
According to reports by CBI News TV, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi visited Kampala on Monday for the 9th session of the Joint Standing Committee between Uganda and the DRC, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
The six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed by both nations cover key sectors including trade, security, diplomatic relations, and tourism. The agreements are expected to further strengthen economic cooperation between Kampala and Kinshasa.
The DRC remains Uganda’s largest trading partner and one of its top export destinations. Irene Batebe, Permanent Secretary at Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, disclosed that Uganda’s exports to the DRC exceeded $800 million in 2025/26, with total bilateral trade estimated at nearly $1 billion.
Both countries also reaffirmed their commitment to joint security operations under Operation Shujaa — the ongoing military offensive launched in 2021 against the Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) operating in eastern DRC.
The renewed agreements come amid fresh ADF attacks, underscoring the importance of continued regional security collaboration.
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