The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has outlined its ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen oversight of its gambling sector at the 17th Annual Conference of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique.
Led by the Ministry of Finance through the Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d’Argent (CSJA), the DRC delegation presented the country’s approach to strengthening gambling supervision, improving public revenue mobilization, protecting players and promoting greater transparency among operators.
The conference was held from 14 to 17 September, with Didier Bobwa, Head of Information Systems and the Central Monitoring System (CMS) at the CSJA, participating in a panel discussion on “Regulation in the Data Age: Harnessing Non-Intrusive Technologies for Responsible Gambling” on 16 September.
During the session, the CSJA highlighted the implementation of a centralized system designed to monitor gaming activity and improve regulatory oversight.
According to the CSJA, the integration of gambling operator’s platforms and payment providers into the monitoring system is being carried out gradually. The system is intended to help authorities identify indicators of potentially risky gambling behavior, including frequent deposits, rapid increases in betting activity and signs of over-indebtedness.
The DRC also emphasized the importance of data protection and responsible data management. The CSJA said data collection should be limited to information that is strictly necessary, with access restricted to legally authorized individuals.
The country is also advocating for gambling-related data to be quantified, traceable and hosted within the national territory, while calling for common regulatory standards among African jurisdictions to strengthen cooperation in addressing cross-border risks.
The DRC’s participation at GRAF 2026 highlighted its broader efforts to develop a gambling sector supported by stronger regulatory oversight, technological monitoring, transparency and player protection.
Through the CSJA and Ministry of Finance, the DRC said it remains focused on strengthening regulatory mechanisms and promoting cooperation among African gambling regulators as the sector becomes increasingly digital and interconnected.
