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Russia consents oil pipeline venture in Republic of Congo
(MENAFN) Russian lawmakers have approved an agreement with the Republic of the Congo to construct an oil pipeline from the port city of Pointe-Noire to inland areas of the country. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the Russian Federation...

Russian oil leading firm plans on expanding exitance in Egypt
(MENAFN) Russian oil giant Lukoil has signed a new agreement with Egypt’s South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on...

Russian oil company inks deal with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company
(MENAFN) Russian energy giant Lukoil has entered a new agreement with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to launch oil exploration efforts in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources...

From Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo
AZERBAIJAN, May 28 - His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. President, my dear Brother, On behalf of the people and government of Congo, as well as on my own behalf, I am pleased and honored to extend to you...

On the Sidelines of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Is Working to Advance Several Strategic Issues for the Republic of Congo
The President of the Republic of Congo and Head of State, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou-Nguesso, is currently in Washington, at the invitation of US President Joe Biden, in the framework of the US-Africa Leaders Summit organized by the White...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo
Download logo The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Congo on Friday, September 24, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and oil price shocks have taken a deep toll on the...

The Republic of Congo to Launch Gas Master Plan at African Energy Week 2021
The Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo will launch the country’s comprehensive Gas Master Plan (GMP) at the highly anticipated African Energy Week (AEW) 2021. Comprising a framework that aims to incentivize the development of and...

Foreign Minister Motegi's Letter of Condolence on the passing away of Ambassador Ngoma of the Republic of Congo
Download logo On June 14, Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu sent a letter of condolence to H.E. Mr. Jean-Claude GAKOSSO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad of the Republic of Congo, on the passing away on June 13 of...

IMF Staff Completes Review Mission for the First Review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for the Republic of Congo
February 26, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent...

The Republic of Congo signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA)
The Republic of Congo becomes the eighteenth AU member state that have signed the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicine Agency (AMA) on 15 October 2020, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AMA treaty was adopted by Heads of States and...

BEAC must reconsider its new Forex regulation to save jobs in Gabon, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Chad (By Leoncio Amada Nze)
Download logo By Leoncio Amada Nze, CEMAC Region President, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/) On March 1st, 2019, a new Foreign Exchange Currency Regulation was adopted by the members of the Economic and Monetary Community of...

Republic of Congo : Technical Assistance Report-National Accounts Mission
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Publication Date: February 24, 2020 Electronic Access: Download PDF. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: A technical assistance mission in national...

Coronavirus: World Food Programme (WFP) Republic of Congo Country Brief
In Numbers 463.7 mt of food assistance distributed USD 345,200 cash-based transfers made 44,900 people assisted In September 2020 Download Report: https://bit.ly/3lWGqDm Operational Updates In September 2020, for the first time, WFP bought 36 mt...

Republic of Congo : 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Congo
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: January 27, 2020 Electronic Access: Download PDF. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The economic situation remains difficult but there are...

Republic of Congo : Selected Issues
English Publication Date: January 27, 2020 ISBN/ISSN: 9781513528052/1934-7685 Stock No: 1COGEA2020002 Price: $18.00 (Academic Rate:$18.00) Format: Paper Pages: 24

Republic of Congo National Day Statement
Download logo On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Congo as you celebrate the 59th anniversary of your independence. The United States and the Republic of Congo share a relationship of strong cooperation on...

Republic of Congo : Staff Report-Press Release; Staff Report; Debt Sustainability Analysis, and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Congo
Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Publication Date: July 24, 2019 Electronic Access: Free Full Text. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The Republic of Congo was hit hard by the oil price shock...

Republic of Congo’s Hydrocarbons Minister to Lead a Congolese Delegation at Upcoming Oil & Gas Meeting Day in Malabo
Congo’s oil sector is answering to Equatorial Guinea’s call to cooperation and will be participating in the Oil & Gas Meeting Day in Malabo on October 1st and 2nd, 2019. The delegation will be led by Minister of Hydrocarbons Jean-Marc...

Republic of Congo Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report 2019
Dublin, Feb. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Republic of Congo Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report - New Licensing Round Set to Close in June 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. "Republic of Congo Upstream Fiscal...

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Congo
On January 17, 2020, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation 1 the Republic of Congo. The economic situation remains difficult but there are some signs of stability. Non-oil growth could...