Yoka: Rep. Congo Pursues ‘Real Reforms’ to Boost Economy

Talks between the IMF and Republic of Congo on a new lending program are set to continue in the coming weeks, with both sides aiming to reach a staff-level agreement. The African nation has also pursued a secondary listing for its eurobonds on NASDAQ Dubai, marking the first ever listing in the GCC for an African Sovereign. Republic of Congo's Minister of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio, Christian Yoka spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East & Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)