DRC Growth Forecast 6.2% by Central Bank

Central Bank Governor Andre Wameso projects DRC's GDP growth at 6.2% in 2026, up from 5.8% in 2025.
Foreign reserves sit at $7.7 billion and inflation is 2.36% year‑over‑year, with the franc holding firm against the dollar.
Governor warns external shocks, especially a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis, could curb raw‑material demand and strain foreign‑currency earnings.
Central bank will augment reserves using gold deposits, primarily from state‑owned DRC Gold Trading, but can source from any traceable supplier.