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DRC Invests $1.25B in Infrastructure Amid Security Challenges

4/21/2026

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo will invest $1.25 billion from its debut bond sale into hydropower and transport infrastructure to diversify the economy.
Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said foreign direct investment rose 60% since 2019, mainly in mining.
The government is reforming taxes and reducing fuel subsidies to raise revenue.
Despite Rwanda-backed security challenges, the DRC remains focused on stability, with peace talks including a prisoner swap.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo will invest $1.25 billion from its debut bond sale into hydropower and transport infrastructure to diversify the economy.
Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said foreign direct investment rose 60% since 2019, mainly in mining.
The government is reforming taxes and reducing fuel subsidies to raise revenue.
Despite Rwanda-backed security challenges, the DRC remains focused on stability, with peace talks including a prisoner swap.