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Congo’s economy is growing, even with war on its doorstep. President Félix Tshisekedi's government has received praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for showing strong economic management in tough times. This is a big sign that Tshisekedi's progress toward a better Congo is real, not just talk.

From April 30 to May 13, an IMF team led by Calixte Ahokpossi visited Kinshasa to review Congo’s 3-year plan under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).

Despite the intensifying conflict in the east, the Congolese economy has remained resilient,” said the IMF in a statement quoted by Actualite.cd

The report highlighted that:

Growth hit 6.5% in 2024, despite fighting in North and South Kivu.

Congo’s economy is still expected to grow over 5% in 2025, mainly due to mining exports.

The IMF and Kinshasa reached a staff-level agreement for the next review stage.

War and Progress: A Balancing Act

• The ongoing war in eastern DRC has created budget pressures:

• More money is being used for security operations