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Congo · COG · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

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Overview

The Republic of the Congo is a Central African nation with significant crude oil reserves, which dominate its economy. Despite its resource wealth, the country grapples with challenges of governance, economic diversification, and high unemployment rates. Efforts are underway to improve infrastructure and social services.

Leadership

Denis Sassou Nguesso

President

GOVERNMENT: Unitary presidential republic

Economy

GDP

$19.0B

GDP per Capita

$3.1K

GDP Growth

+3.8%

Inflation

3.2%

Unemployment

21.0%

OilForestryAgriculture

Trade

Key Exports

Crude oilTimberRefined petroleum

Key Imports

MachineryVehiclesFoodstuffsChemicals

Top Partners

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Headlines (8)

businessinsider_zaAug 9

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger hit back at Nigeria’s president after he blames them for Nigeria’s worsening security crisis

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telesurenglish_netAug 9

DR Congo: Ebola Death Figure Rises to 1,887, Confirmed Cases to 4,120

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thecitizen_co_tzAug 9

Thousands turn up for Yanga Day as champions unveil new-look squad

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chronicleonlineAug 9

AP News Summary at 11:51 a.m. EDT

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saudigazetteAug 9

No Ebola detected among quarantined boat passengers near Kinshasa

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thepeninsulaqatarAug 9

Minister of Labour meets DRC Ambassador

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maraviexpressAug 9

Faith Chinzimu relishing Malawi’s rise

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thedailystarAug 9

BFF yet to take a position on Infantino: Tabith

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