In Brazzaville, the Central African States Development Bank announced over USD 10 billion mobilized for the Congo Basin Blue Fund to protect the world’s second green lung.
Historic announcement: on Africa Day, May 25, 2026 in Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso removes entry visas for all African citizens starting January 1, 2027. Congo joins Rwanda, Benin, the Seychelles, and The Gambia in this continental integration drive.
In Brazzaville, on the sidelines of the AfDB Annual Meetings, Denis Sassou-N’Guesso held high-level talks on May 24, 2026 with AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah: financing of major projects, infrastructure and diversification of the Congolese economy at the center of discussions.
Four African heads of state (Gabon, Kenya, Central African Republic, Burundi) confirm attendance at the 61st AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville (May 25-29, 2026). Congolese authorities reassure: no epidemic risk linked to Ebola outbreak in DRC, 1,000+ km away.
