Reuters: Congo News

Soccer-Angola postpones opening of new stadium

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:16 +0000

LUANDA, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Angola has been forced to postpone plans to inaugurate its new African Nations Cup stadium next week because it is not yet ready, the tournament's organising committee said on Tuesday.

Congo-Rep govt sees oil boosting growth in 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:25:58 +0000

BRAZZAVILLE, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The Republic of Congo's economy will grow at 12.1 percent in 2010 due to an increase in oil revenues, allowing the central African nation to double planned budgetary spending, a government spokesman said.

Central African states target higher 2010 growth

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:22:49 +0000

YAOUNDE, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The six-nation Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) could see growth of up to four percent in 2010, up from the modest 2.4 percent expected this year, the regional central bank said late on Friday.

Congo-Rep. oil output seen at 310,000 bpd by end '09

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:53:15 +0000

BRAZZAVILLE, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Congo-Republic's oil production will reach 310,000 barrels per day by the end of 2009, up from current levels around 250,000 bpd, the local head of Total , a major investor in the country, said.

Asia takes slightly less W.Africa oil for November

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:37:06 +0000

LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Asian purchases of West African crude oil are declining towards the end of the year as ample stocks, recovering freight rates and high prices discourage long-haul imports, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.

Thousands flee DR Congo into Congo-Brazzaville

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:23 +0000

* Violence linked to fights over farming, fishing rights

TAKE A LOOK-Farmland scramble for food security

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:47 +0000

Countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, China and South Korea are seeking farmland abroad after steep food price inflation in 2008 highlighted a need to achieve greater food security. LATEST/TOP STORIES > Arab bank to step up support for African agric[ID:nMCD437572] > Qatar SWF food eyes PAVA stake,seals Sudan deal[ID:nLT181254] > FAO moves to draw up land ownership guidelines [ID:nLR424515] > S.Africa farmers conclude Congo farmland deal [ID:nWEA5768] > Egyp

Angola says deported 69,000 illegal immigrants

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:34:49 +0000

LUANDA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Angola expelled more than 69,000 immigrants this year, many of whom entered the nation through its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to search for diamonds, an Angolan official said on Tuesday.

INTERVIEW-Randgold says Congo out to ease investor nerves

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:22:51 +0000

DAKAR, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo is raising efforts to address deep-rooted security and governance concerns among potential investors, miner Randgold said on Monday of its recent dealings with authorities.

UPDATE 1-Randgold, AngloGold up stake in Moto gold project

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:00 +0000

* Companies take holding in Moto gold project to 90 pct