AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRepublic of Congo Debt Move: Congo just issued an $850 million international bond maturing in 2036 with a 9.5% coupon, aiming to buy back its shorter-dated 2032 bond and repay regional market debt due in June and July 2026. The finance ministry says the plan cuts refinancing needs by more than $230 million over the next five years and won’t raise public debt levels. Oil Supply Update: In Vietnam, Nghi Son Refinery received over 950,000 barrels of Congo crude to keep fuel production steady as supply routes shift. Offshore Production: Perenco Congo increased output by about 6,000 barrels per day after completing a 5-well drilling push at the Tchibouela East field, and has now started a new 5-well campaign at the Masseko field. Regional Context: China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries took effect May 1, covering nearly 9,000 tariff lines across 53 partner states.
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