AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChina Cooperation: The Republic of Congo opened a joint agricultural technology lab with China, as Chinese-supported cassava techniques reportedly tripled local yields. Foreign Minister Constant-Serge Bounda is also due in China from October 19 to 25. Budget Debate: The Senate began a 70-day session in Brazzaville, with the 2027 finance bill at the top of its agenda. Senate President Pierre Ngolo called for responsible public spending to support economic transformation. Public Services: A new decree sets a seven-hour workday, five days a week, for public administrations, with the headline schedule running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Health workers have also returned to work after unions suspended their strike following two months of salary payments; talks over their remaining demands continue. Political Dialogue: Political Affairs Minister Pierre Oba has begun meeting party leaders, including the opposition UPADS, as he promotes dialogue and national cohesion.
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