Congo Seeks $2 Billion Energy Push, Positions Self as Central Africa’s Gateway

The Republic of Congo says it plans to mobilise $2.031 billion to expand electricity access and drive industrial transformation. Prime Minister Anatole Makosso disclosed this at the Congo Investment Day at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group in Brazzaville. Mr Makosso said the National Energy Compact, which aligned with Mission 300, would support agriculture, industry,…

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Congo to Grant Visa-free Entry to Africans From 2027

President Denis Nguesso of the Republic of Congo has announced that African nationals will no longer require visas to enter the country from Jan. 1, 2027. Mr Nguesso made the announcement during the celebration of Africa Day at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Brazzaville. The Congolese leader said the decision was aimed…

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