Kinshasa, April 15th, 2026 (CPA) – The clear vision of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s economic outlook was presented by the Congolese Prime Minister during a meeting held on Tuesday in Washington (USA) with the Deputy Administrator of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a statement consulted on Wednesday. “On April 14th, the Head of Government began a series of strategic exchanges with partners and experts involved in economic and sectoral support to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Prime Minister received Mr. Jephté Nsumbu, Deputy Administrator at the IMF, as well as Mr. Félicien Mulenda, Coordinator of the Technical Reform Committee (CTR) at the Ministry in charge of Finance. This meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress of the Spring Meetings and the country’s economic outlook within the framework of the ongoing IMF program,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated. Following the discussions, Mr. Nsumbu said: “We had the privilege of being received by Her Excellency the Prime Minister to take stock of the meetings at the IMF and World Bank level, and also to provide a clear vision of the country’s economic outlook.” He further noted that despite an international context marked by uncertainties, particularly geopolitical tensions, the macroeconomic framework in the DRC “remains generally under control, despite certain pressures linked to security expenditures.” Discussions also focused on preparations for the third review of the IMF-supported program, scheduled to begin on April 23rd, 2026, based on performance recorded as of December 2025. “This review will assess the country’s macroeconomic management and could, if successful, lead to a Board-level examination by the IMF Executive Board expected at the end of June,” Mr. Nsumbu said.He also recalled the importance of this step for the Government, noting that each successful review may result in budget support disbursement for the Republic.In this context, an official briefing is expected at the Prime Minister’s Office following the technical discussions between IMF experts and Congolese authorities.
Strengthened health cooperation with Africa CDC
The Prime Minister exchanging with Dr. Jean Kaseya, CEO of Africa CDC
According to the same source, the Head of Government also met with Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention). The meeting highlighted government efforts to strengthen the health system, notably through an increased national health budget.
“Congolese people should be proud of the efforts made by their Government, particularly the increase in the health budget through domestic initiatives,” said Dr. Kaseya. He also highlighted positive results from recent assessments and the supporting role of Africa CDC in ongoing reforms. The Prime Minister’s Office further noted that discussions included prospects for mobilizing innovative financing for the health sector. “We discussed innovative initiatives to generate additional resources, particularly through debt swap mechanisms, and the Prime Minister welcomed these proposals positively,” Mr. Kaseya added. In this context, the Prime Minister is expected to speak at an event bringing together partners and officials, where she will highlight the DRC’s progress and cooperation opportunities in the health sector. ACP/