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Congo

Congo refers to the Republic of Congo, a central African country located on the equator, with Brazzaville as its capital. The country is bordered by Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of approximately 5.8-million people and covers an area of 342 000 km². The economy is heavily dependent on oil production, which accounts for the majority of government revenue and export earnings. Other significant sectors include forestry, mining and agriculture, with timber, potash and agricultural products contributing to economic activity. The country is a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and uses the Central African CFA franc as its currency. Congo's offshore oil fields in the Atlantic have attracted international investment, though the economy remains vulnerable to oil price volatility. The government operates as a presidential republic, with political stability varying over recent decades. The country gained independence from France in 1960 and has since experienced periods of civil conflict and economic reform, with ongoing efforts to diversify the economy beyond hydrocarbons.

Congo Updates


Fluency will fuel African trade
17th April 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Angola – one of only two Portuguese-speaking nations in our Southern African neck of the woods – plans to introduce French as a compulsory school subject from the age of ten, a move officials argue... 


Guinea’s Simandou to become largest driver of seaborne iron-ore supply growth – WoodMac
Guinea’s Simandou to become largest driver of seaborne iron-ore supply growth – WoodMac
1st April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The emergence of Guinea's Simandou as a large-scale, high-grade iron-ore supplier marks a significant change in the global seaborne iron-ore market. According to consultancy Wood Mackenzie... 


IATA highlights upcoming Focus Africa conference
9th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has highlighted that its next Focus Africa Conference will again be hosted by Ethiopian... 


River Nile
Africa faces $90bn debt wall in 2026, S&P says
3rd February 2026 By: Reuters

S&P Global Ratings has cautioned that African governments face rising debt risks as hard-currency repayment schedules in 2026 increase pressure on external buffers, contributing to rollover risks.... 


South Africa draws surging demand in $3.5bn eurobond sale
5th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa raised $3.5-billion in a sale of dollar bonds that attracted demand for almost four times that amount, the latest sign of investors flocking to the nation’s financial assets. Africa’s... 


The above image depicts Deloitte Africa Africa sustainability leader Simon van Wyk
Exploration dependent on global factors
14th November 2025 By: Lynne Davies

The pace of iron-ore exploration and project development across Africa will depend largely on future price levels, which, in turn, are influenced by global supply and demand dynamics, according to... 


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