The Republic of Congo confirms its return to the markets international finances. On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced that it had raised 700 million dollars via a new issue bond, only a few months after a first transaction marking the end of nearly twenty years of absence on international markets.

This bond, with a coupon of 9.5%, will reach due in January 2035. This is the longest maturity ever obtained by Brazzaville on international markets. The reimbursement of The main one will start in 2031 and will be carried out in annual instalments, translating a desire to spread the financial burden over time.

The operation is part of an active sequence of raising capital. In November 2025, Congo had already raised 670 million dollars through a Eurobond maturing in 2032. This line was reopened in December for an additional amount of approximately 260 million dollars. The transaction announced in February constitutes However, the first international public offering, after investments private projects completed at the end of 2025.

According to the authorities, the funds will primarily be used to to buy back part of the 2032 bond and to repay the debts incurred on the sub-regional market, some of which mature in March 2026. The stated objective is clear: to reduce the risks of short-term refinancing term and extend the average duration of public debt.

The Government points out that the order book exceeded 2 billion dollars, attracting over a hundred investors. The final performance would have fallen by more than 200 basis points compared to previous issues, signalling strong market interest.