By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville
Congo-Brazzaville plans to plant 200,000 trees across the country during the 40th National Tree Day on 6 November 2026. Forest Economy Minister Rosalie Matondo announced the programme in Brazzaville on 30 October, with collective planting planned, notably in the PK-45 forest, according to Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville.
Congolese Deputy Prime Minister Jean-Jacques Bouya is leading a delegation in Doha to promote Congo-Brazzaville's economy and investment opportunities. The mission is taking place during the ninth World Investment Forum, held from 25 to 27 October, according to Congo-B.
🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Congo-B ·
Congolese Minister of Mining Industries Urbain Fiacre Opo called for compliance with regulations during a tour of Mfouati and Boko-Songho, in Bouenza. He notably met officials from the Mining Research and Exploitation Company, while checks continue, according to Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville.
🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Les Echos du Congo-Brazzaville ·
Former Spanish official Manuel Argüelles says Morocco's energy investments could reduce Madrid's influence if tensions arise between the two countries. The 2026-2030 programme of the National Office of Electricity provides for 3,744 megawatts of new generation capacity, according to Manuel Argüelles, cited by Economía Digital.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Bladi ·
The Salary Monitoring Committee announced a delay in paying October salaries to Congolese civil servants because the liquidation statement for the fourth quarter of 2026 is being finalised. The timetable could be pushed back until the first half of November, according to Le Potentiel, which called on employees to follow official channels.
🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Le Potentiel ·
Congo celebrates UN’s 81st anniversary in BrazzavilleThe Republic of the Congo celebrated the 81st anniversary of the United Nations in Brazzaville. The meeting recalled programmes carried out with the UN and the 2027-2031 cooperation framework already presented, according to Brazza-Infos.
BEAC to withdraw old CFA coins by October 2027The BEAC is gradually withdrawing 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 CFA franc coins from older series in the six CEMAC countries. They can be exchanged free of charge at banks, microfinance institutions and the central bank until 31 October 2027, according to the BEAC.The week in Africa
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