DRC’s Central Bank Governor Wameso to Lead African Bank Supervisors

Washington D.C., Oct. 2025 — The Central Bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo (BCC) has achieved a new milestone on the continental stage. Its governor, André Wameso Nkualoloki, has been appointed to chair the Committee of Supervisors of Banks in West and Central Africa (CSBAOCM) for the 2026 term.

The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., where Mr. Wameso is on a working mission. The Permanent Secretary of the CSBAOCM officially notified him of his appointment on Friday, October 17.

A Rising Figure in Congolese Economic Diplomacy

Mr. Wameso, a former deputy chief of staff to President Félix Tshisekedi, played a key role during the peace negotiations between Rwanda and the DRC, as well as in the M23–RDF talks in Doha, Qatar, earlier this year.

Since his appointment as Governor of the Central Bank of Congo on July 23, 2025, he has moved quickly to strengthen monetary stability and restore confidence in the Congolese franc.

“Governor Wameso has shown determination to curb inflation and reinforce the sovereign powers of the central bank,” said the BCC’s economic affairs department in a statement. “After years of volatility, the franc has appreciated against the U.S. dollar following prudential policy corrections left unchanged since 2022.”

Strengthening Congo’s Financial Leadership

The Committee of Supervisors of Banks in West and Central Africa (CSBAOCM) was founded in 1994 in Accra, Ghana, and brings together financial regulators from across the two regions.

Its mission is to:

• Ensure the stability and resilience of the banking system.

• Oversee compliance with financial regulations through on-site and documentary inspections.

• Enforce disciplinary measures against institutions found in breach of prudential rules.

By assuming its presidency for 2026, the DRC is set to play a strategic role in shaping regional banking policy and oversight.

A Strategic Step for Kinshasa

Analysts see this appointment as more than symbolic. It positions the DRC at the heart of Africa’s financial integration efforts, aligning with President Tshisekedi’s vision to make the country an economic powerhouse of the continent.

As regional economies seek stability amid global market turbulence, the DRC’s leadership within CSBAOCM is seen as both a diplomatic victory and a signal of Congo’s growing influence in African finance