# Fitch upgrades Republic of Congo local-currency rating as refinancing risks ease

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- Reuters, 2026-08-15 02:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/fitch-upgrades-republic-congos-local-currency-rating-lower-refinancing-risks-2026-08-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7fd194325a7500012aad44

> Fitch on Friday raised the Republic of Congo’s long-term local-currency rating to “CCC+” from “CCC” while affirming its foreign-currency rating. The agency cited better regional financing conditions and a smoother debt repayment profile, which reduced refinancing risks.