Congo (Brazzaville) Country Summary

FATF Status

The Congo (Brazzaville) is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies

Compliance with FATF Recommendations

The latest follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Congo was undertaken in 2026. According to that Evaluation, Congo was deemed Compliant for 5 and Largely Compliant for 11 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It remains Highly effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 0 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.

Congo (Brazzaville) faces significant challenges related to crime and corruption, with systemic issues undermining governance and economic stability. The country grapples with various forms of organized crime, including human trafficking, wildlife trafficking, and drug operations, often facilitated by corrupt public officials and security forces, while anti-trafficking efforts remain fragmented and ineffective.

The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is currently grappling with a prolonged economic crisis, initially triggered by the 2014 oil price collapse and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, and poor debt management. The economy remains heavily reliant on the oil and gas sector, which constitutes over 60% of government revenue, while efforts for diversification are hindered by poor governance and a lack of transparency, leading to reduced creditworthiness and significant challenges in foreign currency liquidity. Despite a projected GDP growth of 2.4% in 2024, driven by the oil and gas sector, the investment climate is marred by corruption, inefficiencies, and regulatory hurdles, making it difficult for foreign investors to navigate the commercial environment effectively.