Pointe-Noire central to Franco-Congolese economic ties
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ACI
France’s ambassador to the Republic of the Congo, Claire Bodonyi, described Pointe-Noire as a strategic centre of Franco-Congolese economic relations, particularly because of its oil sector. She also discussed French companies’ compliance with environmental laws and standards, the Congolese Information Agency reports.
France’s ambassador to the Republic of the Congo, Claire Bodonyi, described Pointe-Noire on 2 November 2026 as a strategic centre of economic relations between France and the Republic of the Congo. She highlighted the city’s opening onto the Atlantic Ocean and the presence of French companies in the oil sector, according to the Congolese Information Agency (ACI).
During an exchange with local journalists, the diplomat said she had travelled from Brazzaville to meet French economic stakeholders and check that their companies were complying with Congolese legislation and environmental standards. She also mentioned research into the environmental impacts of oil activities at Djeno.
France is supporting the modernisation of the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire and the fishing port through the French Development Agency. Claire Bodonyi also cited the twinning arrangement with the Port of Antwerp and the development of Africa Global Logistics’ activities at the East Mole, which could create jobs in management, logistics and transport.
The visit follows the dialogue initiated by Claire Bodonyi with the media in Pointe-Noire on 29 October 2026. The ambassador also recalled French support for education and vocational training in the Republic of the Congo.
