The housing crisis is growing with disparities from one city to another, increased by strong urbanisation; World Bank studies have established in 2019 that the housing deficit is 15.000 units per year

Gabriel Valère Eteka Yemet has been appointed mediator of the Republic by President Denis Sassou-Nguesso

The President of the Republic, Denis Sassou-NGuesso, on a key official visit to Paris, France, that had been postponed twice, was received at the Palais de l'Elysée by his French President Emmanuel Macron

Armel Silvère Dongou, responsible in the government for raising bond funds on the regional markets, fled the country last month; he is the focus of an investigation by the Brazzaville public prosecutor's office into embezzlement

First-ever Congo Energy & Investment Forum was held on 25-26 March, one of Africa's largest energy events to date, connecting project developers with regulators and policymakers; in the wake of its success, 2nd edition was announced for 10-12 March 2026