Investing
in Congo

A Central African hub

Ideally located at the heart of Africa's Atlantic seaboard, the Republic of the Congo offers major investment opportunities, not only in its own right, but also as a gateway to the regional market.

The Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire

A true economic powerhouse, the Autonomous Port of Pointe-Noire is ideally located in the Gulf of Guinea, halfway between Cape Town in South Africa and Dakar in Senegal, at the crossroads of the major shipping routes of Europe, Asia, and America. As the only deep-water port in the region, with direct access to the ocean, it can handle more than a million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) a year, over 90% of which are transshipped, particularly to the ports of Matadi and Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is also linked by freeway to the Brazzaville logistics hub, which enables it to serve the megalopolis of Kinshasa, a city of over 17 million inhabitants, via the beach.

Other road infrastructures

Other road infrastructures have also created trade links with Angola via the Cabinda enclave, Gabon and Cameroon, while an infrastructure project is underway with the Central African Republic.

A land of opportunity

The Republic of Congo is a land of opportunity on many levels. It is endowed with abundant natural resources such as oil, gas, wood and minerals, as well as mining resources such as diamonds, iron, zinc and magnesium. These resources present opportunities for investment, extraction and trade that can contribute to economic growth and development.

An undeniable asset

This geographical location gives the Republic of Congo an undeniable advantage in the perspective of growing regional economic integration, marked in particular by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAF) and the Brazzaville-Kinshasa bridge project. This represents a potential distribution market of 25 million consumers. With this in mind, the government has opted for the establishment of Special Economic Zones located at logistics hubs serving the sub-region, in order to offer manufacturers easy installation and deployment facilities. At the same time, to improve the country's general business climate, the government has undertaken a number of reforms to encourage the transition from the informal to the formal economy, business start-ups, tax stability and the fight against corruption (2022 law).

An attractive country

n the same vein, the Republic of Congo has launched, in partnership with an international partner, the construction of a modern reception center in Brazzaville: Mpila Twin Towers. These towers will house a smart building These towers host a smart building consisting of a modern shopping center with a height of over 135.80 meters, and two identical thirty-story towers. The first tower is reserved for a 5-star hotel, with a capacity of 349 rooms, while the second houses business and office center .

The country has a relatively young population, which can be used as a valuable resource. With the right investment in education and skills development, this young workforce can contribute to economic productivity andinnovation.

Key sectors

In addition to developing transport infrastructure, the government is also pursuing a policy of catching up in terms of energy access, production, transport and distribution systems. In 2023, among other projects, it inaugurated a 3.4 MW hybrid thermal/solar power plant, financed by the Congolese Treasury.

Finally, in terms of capacity and the digital economy, the Republic of Congo will be among the first beneficiaries in the region of the deployment of the 2Africa cable, the largest fiber optic capacity in Africa, thus opening up opportunities for the development of the sector not only for the country, but also for the entire sub-region.

Assets

Hydrocarbon
resources

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The Republic of Congo is the 3rd largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, producing an average of 330,000 barrels a day.

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Assets

Logging

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The Republic of Congo has 22 million hectares of forest, representing around 65% of its territory, the third largest forest area in Africa.

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Assets

Telecommunication

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The two main operators in the Republic of Congo are MTN, a subsidiary of a South African multinational, and Airtel, owned by the Indian group Bharti. To use your unlocked cell phone in the country, you can buy a local SIM card. The main internet service providers in Congo are MTN, Airtel and Congotelecom.

To obtain a local SIM card, you can buy one for around 23,396 FCFA. It's worth noting that in Congo, there's no mobile package system like in other countries. Instead, you can buy credit to top up your mobile line regularly.

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Assets

Deepwater port

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The Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire, the only deep-water port in the region with direct access to the ocean, handles more than a million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) a year, over 90% of which are transshipped to the ports of Matadi and Boma in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Assets

Facilities
infrastructure

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The Port Autonome de Pointe-Noire is connected by freeway to the Brazzaville logistics hub, serving the megalopolis of Kinshasa with its population of over 17 million.

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Assets

Public-private
partnerships

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Congo's economic diplomacy makes it open to all international partners, public and private. In 2022, the country organized its first Public-Private Partnership Forum, bringing together over 1,500 participants to design solutions to meet the needs of the 2022-2026 National Development Plan.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Digital
Economy

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The Republic of Congo will benefit from the deployment of the 2Africa cable, the Africa's largest fiber optic throughput capacity, opening up digital development opportunities for the country and the sub-region.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Agriculture

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More than 10 million hectares of arable land -equivalent to 31% of the country's surface area, but 90% of which is unexploited- offer undeniable leverage for growth.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Tourism

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Despite its lack of recognition on African tourism circuits, the Republic of Congo has undeniable assets that can satisfy both foreign visitors as well as the Congolese themselves.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Ressources
Hydraulic

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Numerous economic development projects based on water management have already been identified and structured, but still awaiting investment.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Ressources
Mining

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The Republic of Congo is rich in minerals, but its mining sector is largely underdeveloped due to overdependence on oil and gas revenues.

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Priority opportunities for investment

Electricity access

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The standard voltage throughout the country is 220 volts. Here are a few more details about electricity:

Power adapter required: Yes

Plug type: Type C / E

Voltage: 230 V

Frequency: 50 Hz

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