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Fitch Upgrades Republic of Congo’s Local-Currency Rating to CCC+ on Lower Debt Risks

ADDIS ABABA, Aug 15 – Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Republic of Congo’s long-term local-currency rating to CCC+ from CCC, citing reduced near-term refinancing risks, improving growth prospects and …

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Fitch Upgrades Republic of Congo’s Local-Currency Rating to CCC+ on Lower Debt Risks
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Resolute Mining and Guinea’s Nimba Mining Gold Form Joint Venture for Gold Exploration
Uganda Central Bank Holds Rate at 9.75% as Inflation Remains Contained
Nigeria Oil Production Falls 4% in July to 1.505 Million Barrels Per Day
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Fitch Upgrades Republic of Congo’s Local-Currency Rating to CCC+ on Lower Debt Risks

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Resolute Mining and Guinea’s Nimba Mining Gold Form Joint Venture for Gold Exploration
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Nigeria Oil Production Falls 4% in July to 1.505 Million Barrels Per Day

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Fitch Upgrades Republic of Congo’s Local-Currency Rating to CCC+ on Lower Debt Risks

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Resolute Mining and Guinea’s Nimba Mining Gold Form Joint Venture for Gold Exploration

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Nigeria Oil Production Falls 4% in July to 1.505 Million Barrels Per Day
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Fitch Upgrades Republic of Congo’s Local-Currency Rating to CCC+ on Lower Debt Risks

Trade

Nigeria’s Exports to China Surge 80% to $2.3 Billion in First Half of 2026

Mining

Resolute Mining and Guinea’s Nimba Mining Gold Form Joint Venture for Gold Exploration

Uganda Central Bank Holds Rate at 9.75% as Inflation Remains Contained
Nigeria Oil Production Falls 4% in July to 1.505 Million Barrels Per Day
India and SACU Launch Preferential Trade Talks to Expand Africa-India Commerce
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