Central Bank BEAC projects 5.3% growth for Congo-Brazzaville in 2026, driven by rebounding oil output, LNG and tamed 2.7% inflation below the CEMAC ceiling.
After Congo’s Constitutional Court confirmed Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s re-election, speculation grows over who will join the next government and what reforms may follow.
Re-elected with 94.82% on March 15, 2026, Denis Sassou N’Guesso opens a fresh term. Inside the continuity, economic pressures and reform stakes facing Congo.
Congo-Brazzaville opened 6,620 polling stations for 2.64 million voters to choose among seven presidential candidates on March 15, 2026.
The CEMAC Commission’s provisional shutdown revives doubts over Central Africa’s economic integration, with feared fallout for trade, investment and AfCFTA momentum.
CEMAC president Baltasar Engonga Edjo’o announced a provisional suspension of the Commission’s activities pending better collection of the integration tax.
Congo-Brazzaville’s two parliamentary chambers backed the CEMAC summit’s economic measures and pressed leaders to turn the Brazzaville resolutions into action.
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