AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBudget Scrutiny: Congo’s Senate opened a 70-day session in Brazzaville, with the 2027 finance bill at the top of its agenda. Senators will also consider proposals on the slave trade’s historical recognition, dental surgeons and higher-education qualifications. China Visit: Foreign Minister Constant-Serge Bounda will visit China from October 19 to 25 at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. Economic Policy: Finance Minister Christian Yoka joined African counterparts at IMF-World Bank meetings to call for economic transformation through domestic resource mobilisation, diversification and investment. Civil Service: The cabinet approved a decree setting public employees’ workday at seven hours, Monday to Friday; the new schedule includes an 8 a.m. start. Visa Reform: The government sent Parliament a bill to waive entry visas for nationals of African countries from January 1, 2027, pending lawmakers’ approval. Political Dialogue: Political Affairs Minister Pierre Oba has begun meeting parties, including opposition group Upads, as part of a new ministry’s effort to promote dialogue and national cohesion.
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