Spotlight CONGO Document Issue dated 26/06/2019

Stressful times for Denis Sassou Nguesso's financial advisors ahead of IMF meeting

On 5 July, the directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to decide whether to resume loans to Congo-B after a hiatus of eight years. But on the eve of this crucial decision, there are profound rifts within [...] (651 words)

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