**Fatshimetrie: A Strategic Visit to the AFRIDEX Company in Likasi**
The Deputy Prime Minister of Defense, Guy Kabombo Mwadiamvita, recently undertook a very important visit to the AFRIDEX company, located in Likasi in the Haut-Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This visit was an opportunity for Grand Admiral Liwanga to present in detail the activities and ambitions of the company in the field of armaments.
As a producer of explosives for civil and military uses, but also of various small and large caliber weapons, AFRIDEX represents a key player in the Congolese industrial landscape. During this visit, it was announced that two new factories were under construction to further strengthen the company’s production capacities. This expansion will allow AFRIDEX to diversify its product range and position itself as a major player in the arms sector in Africa.
The collaboration between the Sino-Congolese company specializing in the manufacture of explosives and AFRIDEX was also welcomed during the visit of the Deputy Prime Minister. This technological and logistical cooperation between the public and private sectors demonstrates the willingness of the Congolese authorities to respond effectively to the country’s security needs.
In addition to its industrial dimension, the visit to Likasi by the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense also includes the discovery of major military infrastructures such as the Buluo camp, the military engineering school and the Mura training center. These different stages will allow the Minister to see up close the commitment and professionalism of the Congolese armed forces.
In conclusion, the visit to the AFRIDEX company in Likasi is of strategic importance from both an economic and security point of view for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The expansion of the company’s production capacities, the diversification of its product range and the collaboration between private and public actors are all elements that will contribute to the strengthening of the arms industry in Africa and the security of the Congolese territory.
This visit by the Deputy Prime Minister of Defense is part of a process of development and modernization of the Congolese armed forces, by guaranteeing self-sufficiency in terms of armaments and by strengthening the country’s security.