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African Energy Chamber
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Congo’s Upstream Expansion Signals New Era for Central Africa’s Energy Future

With Congo LNG Phase 2 starting operations, Congo is gearing-up for accelerated upstream growth

The Republic of Congo is entering a period of rapid growth, with upstream expansion across both the oil and natural gas industries positioning the country as a strategic anchor for Central Africa’s energy development. With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals to reach 500,000 barrels per…

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
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The Republic of Congo officially confirms its intention to accede to United Nations (UN) Water Convention

The inaugural session of the Water Advisory Council was marked by the adoption of the Brazzaville Declaration, in which the Council committed to supporting Congo's accession to the Water Convention

The Republic of Congo has officially reaffirmed its desire to accede to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, better known as the ‘United Nations Water Convention’. The announcement was made during a national workshop held on 26–27 November 2025 in Brazzaville, coupled with the…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • A warm handshake between H.E. Mr Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, and Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, Senior Vice President, Regional Development, Integration and Service Delivery, African Development Bank Group
    • Discussions during the audience granted to Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade, Senior Vice President of the Bank Group, and her delegation by H.E. Mr. Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo
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The African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Congo strengthen partnership for economic diversification and regional integration

Bank welcomes progress made towards hosting of 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville

As part of efforts to strengthen the partnership between the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Republic of Congo, and to advance preparations for the Bank Group's Annual Meetings scheduled to take place in the capital Brazzaville in May 2026, a high-level delegation from the Bank visited the country…

The World Bank Group
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Congo Basin Forests Hold Trillions in Untapped Value: New Report Calls for Strategic Global Investment

Countries such as Gabon and the Republic of Congo stand out, embedding forest sustainability into national planning with relatively low deforestation rates and strong biodiversity indicators

The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region’s forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience.…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Last Ebola patient in Democratic Republic of the Congo discharged

WHO deployed multidisciplinary teams to strengthen surveillance, clinical care, infection prevention and control, logistics, community engagement and other key response measures

The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no further cases are confirmed. A total of 19 patients have recovered…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Republic of the Congo
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Republic of Congo reinforces measures to curb potential Ebola outbreak

The ongoing preparedness efforts mark a shift from a reactive to a proactive approach

The Republic of Congo has stepped up measures to rapidly detect and respond to potential Ebola outbreak as neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a new outbreak of the virus in Kasai Province in the central region of the country. A rapid scale up of outbreak control measures in…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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Ebola: Congo on Alert to Contain the Risk

Aware of the risks posed by this serious and highly contagious disease, the Congolese government, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has taken urgent measures to anticipate and prevent any importation of the virus

As the Ebola outbreak resurfaces in the Kasaï province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), neighboring Republic of Congo is mobilizing in response to the health threat. Every day, boats cross the Congo River, connecting communities on both sides and transporting hundreds of passengers. This geographical proximity, combined with…

African Energy Chamber
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Vitol Wins Deal of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Regional Expansion

Vitol is celebrated for strategic stakes in Baleine and Congo LNG, enhancing low-carbon upstream exposure and strengthening West and Central African gas positions

Global energy and commodity trading firm Vitol has been honored with the Deal of the Year award at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 conference. The award recognizes Vitol’s bold expansion strategy across West and Central Africa, with the company celebrated for its strategic stakes in…

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    • Seminar on business opportunities at the African Development Bank in Brazzaville on 24 September, with more than 100 Congolese companies participating
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Republic of Congo – Local businesses are better informed about procurement procedures and ready to seize business opportunities with the African Development Bank

Following the seminar, more than 100 companies across various sectors were added to the Bank's supplier database, an important step before the opening of the service procurement contracts for the Annual Meetings

Employees of over 100 Congolese companies received training in the African Development Bank’s rules (www.AfDB.org) and procedures during an information and awareness seminar held in Brazzaville on 24 September 2025. The event forms part of the preparations for the Bank Group's Annual Meetings scheduled to take place in Brazzaville in…

African Energy Chamber

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    • Nigeria’s Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)
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Africa Stakes Its Claim as Global Energy Player at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

The Republic of Congo’s Prime Minister and Nigeria’s Oil Minister highlighted major national projects, investor-friendly reforms and Africa’s expanding role in the global energy arena on the opening day of African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies

Africa is seeking to move beyond being a raw material supplier and establish itself as a critical energy player, government leaders said at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, highlighting investment opportunities, energy transition based on domestic resources, and the need for predictable policies for investors. Anatole…