DRC: Mukoko Samba Assures Senate on Congolese Franc Stability and Protecting Purchasing Power

Kinshasa, DRC - On November 4, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Daniel Mukoko Samba reassured the Senate of the government’s commitment to maintaining the stability of the Congolese franc and safeguarding citizens’ purchasing power.

Responding to questions from Senator Janvier Mwisha Kasiwa regarding the gap between the currency’s apparent appreciation and the economic realities faced by the population, Mukoko Samba cited measures including budgetary discipline, coordination with the Central Bank, mobilization of domestic revenue, and ongoing structural reforms.

He noted that these efforts have already contributed to lowering prices for certain essential goods and stressed the importance of building public confidence in the national currency, which he described as a cornerstone of economic sovereignty.