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Qatar pledges $21bn for Congo in landmark investment deal

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Brandon Orion Mensah

Brandon Mensah tracks Africa’s markets, uncovering the forces shaping investment, policy, and financial trends.
  • Al Mansour Holding unveils one of the largest foreign commitments in Congo’s history
  • Pledge comes as Kinshasa eyes first Eurobond and navigates fragile peace deal

 

KINSHASA, CONGO – Qatar’s Al Mansour Holding has pledged $21 billion in investments across the Democratic Republic of Congo, a landmark commitment that underscores Doha’s growing influence in Africa.

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