Democratic Republic of Congo prepares for first international bond sale
The DRC is planning its first international bond to fund major infrastructure. Minister Likunde aims to leverage the metals boom and improved ties with the US.
The Democratic Republic of Congo 
CD has announced plans to issue its debut international bond, expected to reach approximately $750 million, to finance a series of large-scale infrastructure projects. According to the Democratic Republic of Congo finance ministry, the move is designed to take advantage of current emerging-market conditions to establish an external yield curve. Officials stated that this benchmark could eventually unlock broader private-sector financing for the nation, which is characterized as a conflict-affected and mineral-rich country. The announcement, made on February 11, 2026, comes at a time when the country is experiencing a metals-market boom and strengthening its diplomatic and economic ties with the United States 
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CD has announced plans to issue its debut international bond, expected to reach approximately $750 million, to finance a series of large-scale infrastructure projects. According to the Democratic Republic of Congo finance ministry, the move is designed to take advantage of current emerging-market conditions to establish an external yield curve. Officials stated that this benchmark could eventually unlock broader private-sector financing for the nation, which is characterized as a conflict-affected and mineral-rich country. The announcement, made on February 11, 2026, comes at a time when the country is experiencing a metals-market boom and strengthening its diplomatic and economic ties with the United States US.
