Congo-Brazzaville reports economic growth Amid fiscal reforms
Under the leadership of Denis Sassou N’Guesso, the Republic of Congo is advancing comprehensive economic reforms to improve public resource management and sustain national growth. A recent high-level meeting in Brazzaville between the State Audit Office and the Finance Commission of the Senate evaluated the 2024 Finance Law outcomes and overall economic performance.
Emmanuel Kamba, Counsellor and Reporting Judge at the State Audit Office, confirmed a significant GDP increase from 8,000 to 9,000 billion CFA francs between 2023 and 2024.
He credited this 12.5% growth to government efforts toward “more rigorous and rational management of public finances” under the President’s recovery and stabilization policies.
However, the audit revealed ongoing challenges in customs and tax administration, where revenues declined despite Congo’s role as a major regional importer. Kamba emphasized the urgent need to optimize revenue collection and modernize fiscal controls.
Senate Finance Commission President Jean-Marie Epouma endorsed the audit’s rigor, confirming its findings will guide parliamentary debates on the 2026 budget.
These developments reflect the broader vision of President Sassou N’Guesso of securing public finances, diversifying the economy, and restoring trust in state financial management through institutions like the State Audit Office.
Jean-Robert TCHANDY
