The Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to launch its first stock exchange next year as it seeks to capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals and broaden access to investment capital. Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde Li-Botayi said the Kinshasa Stock Exchange will operate in both the Congolese franc and the US dollar, reflecting the country’s heavily dollarized economy while encouraging greater use of the local currency over time. Developed in partnership with the International Finance Corporation, the exchange is expected to attract mining companies and support new initial public offerings across multiple sectors. The initiative comes as strong exports of copper, cobalt, and lithium boost investor interest in the DRC.
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