The venture is “pharaonic”, Dady Saleh, a Congolese financial analyst, advised Al Jazeera. Although he recognises its general financial potential, he stated he regrets that the international locations the place this infrastructure venture will happen will solely profit from “crumbs” – pointing to potential risks forward particularly for the DRC. Saleh stated the DRC is the nation with essentially the most on the desk on this big venture and feels the federal government ought to open its eyes earlier than signing the dotted line with international locations that can profit extra from the association. Regardless of the challenges and hesitations amongst many locals, Congolese President Tshisekedi stays optimistic about the way forward for the Lobito venture.