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Republic of the Congo lists $1.55 billion in sovereign bonds on NASDAQ Dubai

8 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 20

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Developments: 1
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What happened

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The Republic of the Congo listed two sovereign bond issuances totaling USD 1.55 billion on NASDAQ Dubai on October 19, 2026. These bonds, which include USD 700 million and USD 850 million notes, represent the first time an African sovereign issuer has listed securities on the exchange. This secondary listing complements previous bond listings by the Republic of the Congo on the London Stock Exchange.

From zimbabwestar.com

Why it matters

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The listing enhances the visibility of the Republic of the Congo's sovereign debt profile among global and Middle Eastern institutional investors. The move reinforces growing economic and financial ties between the Republic of the Congo and the UAE, which are formalized through a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

From zimbabwestar.com

Who's involved

Republic of the CongoIssued sovereign bonds totaling USD 1.55 billion on NASDAQ Dubai
NASDAQ DubaiWelcomed the secondary listing of the Republic of the Congo's sovereign bonds
Minister of FinanceRepresented the Republic of the Congo at the listing ceremony
Hamed AliServed as Chief Executive of NASDAQ Dubai and Dubai Financial Market

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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NASDAQ DubaiSpeculative
The listing of the first African sovereign debt might enhance its global marketplace profile
Dubai Financial MarketSpeculative
Increased sovereign debt volume and prestige could boost the market's operational activity
UAESpeculative
The listing might enhance the UAE's role as a global financial hub for cross-border capital flows

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The entities involved

Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa, capital Brazzaville
- The Republic of the Congo is expanding its trade and economic ties.Sat 11:51
- The Republic of the Congo presented its budget to Parliament and Senate, contingent on an IMF deal and using ECB rates.Fri 13:06
NASDAQ Dubai
On Tuesday 18th November, 2008, the Dubai International Financial Market was rebranded as nasdaq dubai.
- A Sukuk issuance involving multiple major banks was successfully listed on NASDAQ Dubai.Sat 20:44
- India's T20I series gets underway, Nasdaq Dubai celebrates a Sukuk listing, and Lokesh Sharma is involved in the VMPL series.Thu 16:29

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Oct 19zimbabwestar.com

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