Congo economy

Brazzaville and AD Ports Group signed deals worth over $236 million to develop the East New Mole terminal in Pointe-Noire, operated under the Noatum Ports brand.

The Republic of Congo successfully issued its first international bond worth $700 million, maturing in 2035, marking a notable return to global capital markets.

Congo’s economic data enters digital age At the Institut National de la Statistique headquarters in Brazzaville, technicians are finalising code that will soon underpin the first national directory of companies. …

Brazzaville inaugurates 2025-2029 CESE mandate The Economic, Social and Environmental Council, known locally as CESE, opened its inaugural and first ordinary sessions in Brazzaville on 30-31 October 2025, officially launching …

Growth forecast signals steady rebound Brazzaville’s latest macro-economic outlook, unveiled by Justice Minister Aimé Ange Wilfrid Bininga before Parliament, projects national growth at 3.6 percent in 2026, up from 3.1 …

Steady Upturn in Congolese GDP Growth At a technical workshop held in Brazzaville on 20 September, economists projected that Congo-Brazzaville’s gross domestic product will rise by more than 1.8 % …

Brazzaville Fair Showcases Homegrown Talent Rows of polished ebony tables, rattan lamps and carved figurines greeted visitors as the fourth Salon des Métiers du Bois opened beside Brazzaville’s Massamba-Débat Stadium …

Anniversary address underscores global volatility Brazzaville’s riverfront streets filled with flags on 14 August as President Denis Sassou Nguesso delivered his traditional eve-of-independence address, reminding citizens that Congo-Brazzaville’s 65th jubilee …

Brazzaville Hosts Vibrant Woodcraft Fair Beneath the shade of towering sapelli trees, the fourth Congo Wood Trades Fair opened in Brazzaville on 11 August, extending until 25 August, and featuring …