AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Finances: The government has proposed a record $24.8 billion budget for 2027, up about 12% from the amended 2026 plan. It expects domestic revenue to cover 82% of projected income, but delivery will depend on raising those funds and controlling spending. Aviation: Air Congo’s leased Boeing 787-9 entered service with 292 seats across three cabins, boosting capacity as the carrier develops its passenger network. Mining and Trade: US sanctions target Rwanda’s defence ministry and a financial institution over alleged support for M23, including claims of gold transfers from rebel-held South Kivu mining sites—an added risk for regional mineral trade. Urban Growth: A World Bank study projects Kinshasa will exceed 10 million residents by 2050, underscoring the scale of future demand for jobs, infrastructure and services.
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