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Congo to Demand Franc Payments to Boost Currency, Investment

Bloomberg12 October 2026, 13:40 UTCDemocratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank will soon require a range of payments to be made in francs instead of dollars — including to mining subcontractors — to strengthen the local currency and encourage domestic investment, Governor Andre Wameso said.

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