AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIMF Talks Kick-Off: The Republic of Congo has formally asked to open negotiations with the IMF for a new economic programme, as debt sits above 90% of GDP and the budget remains heavily tied to oil revenues; an IMF mission is expected to arrive in Brazzaville in the coming weeks. Oil & Gas Momentum: Perenco says it has completed an enhanced oil recovery push at Tchibouela East offshore Congo, adding 6,000 barrels per day, and has started a new five-well campaign at the Masseko field. Diplomatic Signal: Russia marked 13 May by congratulating Congo on the 45th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, with talk of deeper cooperation. Regional Context: S&P expects sub-Saharan Africa growth to hold steady despite global headwinds, even as trade disruptions linked to Hormuz continue to ripple through energy supply chains.
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