By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ACI
Trade between Congo-Brazzaville and Turkey could exceed $200 million in 2026, before reaching $500 million in the short term. Turkish ambassador Hilmi Ege Türemen announced these targets in Brazzaville at a reception marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, according to ACI.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s $24.8 billion 2027 draft budget provides $62.8 million to organise a national dialogue. The three-month process is to be preceded by consultations in all 26 provinces before a gathering in Kinshasa, Prime Minister Judith Suminwa says.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Actualité.cd ·
Namibia Breweries Limited, WWF Namibia and the Global Water Challenge are launching a five-year project worth 13 million Namibian dollars to strengthen water security in the Swakop River basin. Implemented with the City of Windhoek from 2026 to 2030, the programme brings together public authorities, businesses and civil society, according to New Era.
🇳🇦 Namibia · Source: New Era ·
The DRC was removed from the FATF grey list on 30 October 2026, after implementing 23 measures against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation, according to the Finance Ministry cited by Beto and Le Potentiel. Between 2022 and December 2025, about 540 inspections and 246 investigations led to nearly 100 prosecutions, 31 seizures and 13 confiscations. Le Potentiel values the assets involved at $46.75 million and reports that the government hopes the decision will strengthen financial confidence and investment.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Beto ·
Nigerian fintech OPay raised $304 million in its initial public offering, but its shares did not begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on 30 October. Trading was suspended after the operation, reports P.M. News.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: P.M. News ·
Twelve Congolese journalists trained to verify disinformationThe French Media Development Agency has launched a five-day training course in Brazzaville for 12 journalists from the Congolese News Agency and national television. The programme covers online verification, AI-generated images and data security, according to Congo-B.
Marcel Abéké takes chair of Comilog board in GabonMarcel Abéké has been installed as chairman of the board of Comilog, the Gabonese subsidiary of French group Eramet, after the handover from General Jean-Hilaire Doudou Lengoma. The new chairman is expected to help advance local manganese processing, according to Infos Gabon.The week in Africa
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