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Economy - 3 October 2025
Strategic Engagement with International Financial Institutions
Niamey, October 3, 2025 - Presidential Meeting with the World Bank
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 3 October 2025
DRC: Félix Tshisekedi welcomes the World Bank's approval of a $250 million loan for Inga 3
On 9 October 2025, during his visit to Brussels, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi met with Ajaypal Singh Banga, President of the World Bank Group, to discuss economic cooperation between the Democratic Republic of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 2 October 2025
DRC: André Wameso announces sustained appreciation of the Congolese franc
On 9 October 2025, the Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), André Wameso, stated that, according to all market indicators, the Congolese franc will continue to appreciate.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 2 October 2025
Mali to Host First National Electronic Banking Exhibition
BAMAKO - Mali is set to host its first National Electronic Banking Exhibition on October 9 and 10, 2025, in Bamako.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 2 October 2025
AES and Togo Customs Chiefs Meet in Bamako
BAMAKO - The directors general of customs from Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Togo met in Bamako on October 2 to assess progress in interconnecting the customs IT systems of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and Togo.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Economy - 1 October 2025
Fuel Crisis Deepens as Terrorists Block Supply Routes
MALI - Economic activity across Mali has slowed sharply following a terrorist-imposed blockade on hydrocarbon imports that began in mid-September.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 1 October 2025
Germany Strengthens Local Governance and Peacebuilding Efforts in Niger
Niger and Germany reaffirmed their strategic partnership this week as Minister of State Toumba met with a delegation from the German Development Bank (KfW) to review ongoing cooperation projects.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 30 September 2025
DRC and Japan sign USD 2.6 million food aid agreement
On 1 October 2025, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner signed an agreement with the Japanese government for USD 2.6 million in food aid.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Economy - 30 September 2025
Congolese franc: Tshisekedi calls for speculation to be curbed despite currency appreciation
On Friday 3 October, President Félix Tshisekedi praised the joint efforts of the Government and the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), which have led to a 9.1% appreciation of the Congolese franc against the dollar since 19…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Economy - 30 September 2025
DRC: Digitisation of import-export operations comes into effect on 5 October
From 5 October 2025, all applications and renewals for import-export numbers in the Democratic Republic of Congo will have to go exclusively through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUICE), the Ministry of Foreign…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read