Eurobond Issuance: Kinshasa Raises 750 Million Dollars

On April 9, the Democratic Republic of Congo launched its first eurobond issuance on international financial markets, raising 750 million dollars instead of the initially planned 1.5 billion. This decision follows IMF recommendations, which condition fundraising on favorable market conditions. Congolese authorities also highlighted risks related to security instability and dependence on the mining sector. Kinshasa is banking on a boom in metal markets to attract investors.