DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak becomes the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 confirmed cases recorded by August 16, 2026.
Central Africa
Fitch upgraded the Republic of Congo’s local-currency rating to CCC+ as refinancing risks ease, debt falls and oil-linked growth prospects improve.
Gabon has successfully priced $920 million in 9.375% amortizing notes due in 2033, with part of the proceeds set aside to clear a portion of…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has entered the global lithium export market after China’s Zijin...
Global commodities trader Trafigura has reportedly withdrawn from a major cross-border electricity transmission project intended...
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Swiss technology...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new financing package worth nearly US$350 million...
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have introduced stricter travel requirements following confirmation that...