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André Wameso wants to reduce the dollar’s role in DR Congo

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André Wameso, governor of the Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo since July 2025, wants to reduce the dollar’s role in the Congolese economy. This approach requires convincing exporters, banks and the population to use the Congolese franc more, according to Jeune Afrique.

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