AGP Executive Report

Electrification Push: A World Bank-backed “Mission 300” drive is connecting over 50 million Africans to electricity in under three years, with Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia among the biggest beneficiaries—while eight countries still report zero new connections under the programme. Digital Economy: A new GSMA report says targeted reforms in the Republic of Congo could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and bring 540,000 more people online, despite 4G coverage reaching 86% of the population. Energy Waste & Jobs: The World Bank warns Africa is losing a major opportunity as global gas flaring hit 167 billion cubic metres in 2025; the report links weak power to lower employment and highlights Congo’s oil-and-gas challenge of turning gas into usable energy. Sports Leadership: Claude Le Roy has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo, tasked with guiding the “Red Devils” to AFCON 2027 qualification. Aviation Demand: Congo recorded the fastest growth in domestic air capacity in June 2026, with seats up 31.3% year-on-year.

Türkiye-Africa Partnership: A young Congolese police officer’s diploma ceremony in Ankara highlights Türkiye’s growing security and education ties with the Republic of Congo, built around scholarships and training rather than colonial-style leverage. Congo Basin Science: The UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report in Brazzaville, underscoring the Basin’s role as a major tropical carbon sink and the need for resilience planning. Digital Economy Push: A GSMA report says the Republic of Congo has 86% 4G coverage but only 19% mobile internet use, calling for targeted policy and regulation to unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030. Football Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s national team with a brief to reach AFCON 2027. Energy & Investment: Congo is pitching faster “reserve-to-project” delivery to attract hydrocarbon investment ahead of CEIF 2027, with policy reforms aimed at reducing sector risk. Banking Results: GCB Bank reported a 71% jump in first-quarter profit, with stronger lending and improved loan quality, after major regional recognition in Brazzaville. Regional Health Measures: Saudi Arabia is tightening entry screening for travellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, including the Republic of Congo.

Türkiye-Africa Partnership: A Republic of Congo police officer’s diploma ceremony in Ankara highlights Türkiye’s growing influence across Africa through training, scholarships and security cooperation. Congo Basin Science: UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented its 2025 assessment in Brazzaville, warning that the next decade will shape the fate of the world’s biggest tropical forest carbon sink. Digital Push in Congo: GSMA says policy and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030, create 144,000 jobs and connect 540,000 more people to mobile internet, despite 4G coverage reaching 86% but only 19% using mobile internet. Sports Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with reaching AFCON 2027. Energy & Investment Angle: Congo is positioning itself as a more investable hydrocarbon market as reserves get turned into bankable projects, ahead of the CEIF 2027 forum. Banking Update: GCB Bank reports a sharp profit jump and renewed lending momentum, building on record 2025 results.

Aviation Watch: June 2026 data on Africa’s busiest airports by outbound seats shows the Republic of Congo posting the fastest domestic capacity growth, up 31.3% to 122,100 seats, as airlines expand to meet stronger travel demand. Digital Economy: A new GSMA report says targeted policy and regulatory reforms in the Republic of Congo could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000+ more people to mobile internet—despite 4G coverage reaching 86% of the population. Football: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with returning the team to the Africa Cup of Nations, with the 2027 qualifiers including Cameroon, Comoros and Namibia. Sports & Identity: AJ Dybantsa’s NBA No. 1 draft story is also drawing attention in Congo through his father’s roots, as he explores dual citizenship and potential international representation. Energy & Environment: The World Bank warns that global gas flaring hit a six-year high in 2025, with Africa losing a resource worth an estimated $54 billion—highlighting the Republic of Congo’s wider energy challenge of turning associated gas into power and industry.

Congo Football: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed head coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with getting the team back to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations; he returns after coaching Congo from 2013 to 2015 and will be assisted by former Senegal defender Omar Daf. Digital Economy: A new GSMA report says targeted policy and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030 for Congo, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000+ more people to mobile internet—despite 86% 4G coverage, only 19% use mobile internet. Energy & Investment: Congo is pitching itself as a more “bankable” hydrocarbon market, with LNG exports set to triple and upstream output targets rising, as reforms and local content push projects toward faster monetization. Congo Basin Science: The UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented its 2025 assessment report in Brazzaville, highlighting the Basin’s role as a major tropical carbon sink and the pressures it faces. Regional Health Measures: Saudi Arabia says it has tightened entry screening and surveillance for travellers arriving from Ebola-affected countries, including the Republic of Congo.

Health & Travel Precautions: Saudi Arabia tightened entry screening and surveillance for travellers arriving from neighbouring countries affected by Ebola, including the Republic of Congo. Energy & Jobs: A World Bank report says global gas flaring hit a six-year high in 2025, wasting about $54 billion worth of gas—an amount comparable to Africa’s annual gas use—while the Republic of Congo is also pushing reforms to turn reserves into projects. Digital Push in Congo: GSMA says targeted policy and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000+ more people to mobile internet. Sports Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, was appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s national team, tasked with reaching AFCON 2027. Congo Basin Science: The UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report in Brazzaville, aiming to guide policy with new scientific findings.

Public Health Precautions: Saudi Arabia tightened health screening and surveillance for travellers arriving from Ebola-affected neighbouring countries, including the Republic of Congo, with enhanced entry-point checks and early response procedures. Energy & Jobs: The World Bank says global gas flaring hit 167 billion cubic metres in 2025, the highest since 2019, wasting fuel worth about US$54 billion—an amount comparable to Africa’s annual gas use—while Africa still struggles with unreliable power. Local Impact on Congo: The same World Bank tracking highlights how oil producers, including Congo, face a persistent gap between crude output and capturing associated gas for electricity, cleaner cooking fuel, and industry. Digital Push in Congo: A GSMA report says reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in value by 2030, create 144,000 jobs, and connect 540,000 more people to mobile internet, citing strong 4G coverage but a big usage gap. Sports Leadership: Claude Le Roy was appointed coach of the Republic of Congo, tasked with steering the national team back to AFCON qualification for 2027.

Sports & Identity: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been named head coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with ending a long AFCON absence and qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Digital Economy: A GSMA report says targeted reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in added value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000+ more people to mobile internet—despite 4G coverage reaching 86% while only 19% use mobile internet. Energy Investment: Congo is pitching faster “reserve-to-project” delivery—LNG growth, upstream output targets, and local content push—to attract investment ahead of the CEIF 2027 forum. Congo Basin Science: The UN-backed Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented its 2025 assessment report in Brazzaville, aiming to guide policy with a comprehensive look at the basin’s pressures and resilience. Regional Cooperation: Angola and Congo agreed to deepen ties through National Assembly exchanges. Fisheries Transparency: The Republic of Congo backed the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing with better vessel data and shared monitoring. Citizen Support: Congo’s embassy in Pretoria urged nationals in South Africa to follow local laws and register for urgent voluntary repatriation flights.

Sports & Diaspora Spotlight: Washington Wizards picked AJ Dybantsa No. 1 in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Boston-born forward is now drawing attention across the Republic of Congo and Jamaica—he’s reportedly applied for Jamaican citizenship and has Congolese ties through his father. National Team Update: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo “Red Devils,” tasked with returning the team to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Digital Economy: GSMA says Congo’s mobile reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000+ more people to mobile internet—despite strong 4G coverage, usage remains low. Energy Investment Push: Congo is positioning reserves into bankable oil and LNG projects, with policy changes aimed at de-risking investment ahead of CEIF 2027. Environment & Governance: The Science Panel for the Congo Basin presented the 2025 Congo Basin Assessment Report in Brazzaville, highlighting pressures on the world’s biggest tropical carbon sink.

Digital Economy Push: A new GSMA report says targeted reforms in the Republic of Congo could unlock FCFA 870 billion in added value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs, and connect 540,000 more people to mobile internet—despite 86% 4G coverage and a big usage gap. Energy Investment Outlook: Congo is turning reserves into faster, more bankable projects, with LNG exports set to triple and upstream output targets rising under the hydrocarbons ministry’s push for local content and de-risked investment. Football Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with reaching the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations; he previously coached Congo (2013–2015) and led Cameroon to AFCON glory in 1998. Citizen Repatriation: Congo’s embassy in South Africa is arranging urgent voluntary repatriation flights for nationals, urging calm compliance with local laws and registration via official channels. Regional Cooperation: Angola and Congo agreed to deepen ties through exchanges between their national assemblies, aiming to strengthen institutional cooperation and integration. Sports Spotlight: AJ Dybantsa—born in Brockton and with Congolese roots—was selected No. 1 by the Washington Wizards, drawing fresh attention to Congo-linked diaspora identity.

Football Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed head coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with guiding the team back to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after missing the last five editions; Omar Daf is named assistant and Congo’s qualifying group includes Cameroon, Comoros and Namibia. Digital Economy: A new GSMA report says targeted digital and regulatory reforms could unlock FCFA 870 billion in added value by 2030, create 144,000+ jobs and expand mobile internet access, noting 86% 4G coverage but only 19% mobile internet use. Repatriation from South Africa: Congo’s embassy in Pretoria is arranging urgent voluntary repatriation flights for citizens affected by the situation in South Africa, with three scheduled routes between Brazzaville and Cape Town and a Brazzaville–Johannesburg trip. Regional Fisheries Push: Congo is among countries backing the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, aiming to improve vessel data sharing and fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Cost of Credit: Borrowing costs in CEMAC remain high, with Congo’s average lending rate rising to 10.07% from 9.47% year-on-year.

Energy & Environment: The World Bank says Nigeria and eight other countries accounted for 83% of global gas flaring in 2025, with Nigeria recording an 8% rise in flaring alongside an 8% increase in oil production, while flaring intensity stayed broadly flat. Digital Economy: A GSMA report says the Republic of Congo could unlock FCFA 870 billion in added value by 2030, creating 144,000 jobs and extending mobile internet access, despite 86% 4G coverage but only 19% mobile internet use. Football: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” aiming for qualification to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Omar Daf named assistant. Citizen Safety: Congo’s embassy in South Africa announced urgent voluntary repatriation flights for Congolese nationals amid vulnerability linked to xenophobic attacks, with routes via Cape Town and Johannesburg scheduled for June 22–24. Regional Cooperation: Angola and Congo plan to deepen ties through National Assembly exchanges and visits. Fisheries Transparency: Fifteen countries, including the Republic of Congo, signed the Mombasa Declaration to improve vessel data sharing and fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Cost of Credit: A BEAC report shows borrowing costs in the Republic of Congo rose from 9.47% to 10.07% in early 2026, reflecting tougher credit conditions across CEMAC.

Digital Economy Boost: A new GSMA report says the Republic of Congo could unlock FCFA 870 billion in added value by 2030 through digital reforms, despite 4G coverage reaching 86% of the population while only 19% use mobile internet. Football Leadership: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed coach of the Congo “Red Devils,” tasked with guiding the team to AFCON 2027; Omar Daf is named assistant. Citizen Repatriation: Congo’s embassy in South Africa is arranging urgent voluntary repatriation flights for nationals amid vulnerability, with routes including Brazzaville–Cape Town (June 22) and Brazzaville–Johannesburg (June 23). Regional Cooperation: Angola and Congo agreed to deepen ties through exchanges between their national assemblies, including possible parliamentary leadership visits. Fisheries Transparency Push: Congo joined the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, backing better vessel data sharing to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Cost of Credit: A BEAC report shows borrowing costs rising across CEMAC, with Congo’s average lending rate climbing from 9.47% to 10.07% in the first quarter of 2026.

Football & National Team: Claude Le Roy, 78, has been appointed head coach of the Republic of Congo’s “Red Devils,” tasked with steering the team toward qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The federation says the deal was signed at the Ministry of Sports, with Omar Daf named as assistant. Le Roy previously coached Congo (2013-2015) and led Cameroon to AFCON glory in 1998, with Congo aiming for their first AFCON qualification since 2015. Consular Affairs: Congo’s embassy in South Africa is arranging urgent voluntary repatriation flights for citizens amid a “vulnerable situation,” urging people to register via official channels. Flights are set for Brazzaville–Cape Town (June 22), Brazzaville–Johannesburg (June 23), and a final Cape Town return (June 24). Fisheries Governance: The Republic of Congo backed the Mombasa Declaration at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, joining other states to improve transparency and data-sharing to fight illegal fishing and protect marine resources. Regional Economy: New BEAC figures show borrowing costs in CEMAC are rising; in Congo, average credit rates increased from 9.47% to 10.07% in the first quarter of 2026.

Emergency Repatriation: The Congo-Brazzaville Embassy in Pretoria says it is arranging urgent voluntary flights to bring Congolese nationals home from South Africa amid a “vulnerable situation,” with three scheduled trips starting Monday 22 June (Brazzaville–Cape Town), then Tuesday 23 June (Brazzaville–Johannesburg–Brazzaville) and Wednesday 24 June (Brazzaville–Cape Town), urging citizens to register via official links and follow priority rules. Regional Diplomacy: Angola and Congo want to deepen ties through exchanges between their National Assemblies, including possible parliamentary leader visits, as Luanda hosts Ambassador David Madouka. Fisheries Transparency Push: At Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, Congo joined other countries in adopting the Mombasa Declaration to improve vessel data sharing and fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Cost of Credit in CEMAC: A BEAC report shows borrowing costs rising across Central Africa, with Congo’s average credit rate edging up from 9.47% to 10.07% in the first quarter of 2026.

Emergency Repatriation: Congo’s embassy in Pretoria has announced urgent voluntary repatriation flights for Congolese nationals in South Africa, urging calm compliance with local laws and registration via official channels; three flights are planned—Brazzaville to Cape Town on June 22, Brazzaville–Johannesburg on June 23, and Brazzaville to Cape Town on June 24—using a chronological manifest with priority criteria. Parliamentary Ties: Angola and Congo say they want to deepen institutional cooperation through exchanges between their National Assemblies, including possible parliament-president meetings to strengthen legislative links. Fisheries Transparency Push: Congo joined a group of countries adopting the Mombasa Declaration at the Our Ocean Conference, pledging better collection and sharing of vessel information to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Cost of Credit in CEMAC: A BEAC report shows borrowing costs rising across Central Africa; in the Republic of Congo, the average cost of credit increased from 9.47% to 10.07%, adding pressure on businesses and public institutions.