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flag Swiss firm SGS exits Congo-Brazzaville over unpaid bills amid political turmoil ahead of presidential election.

flag Swiss firm SGS has left Congo-Brazzaville over unpaid bills to public entities, including the national oil company SNPC, amid political instability and power struggles ahead of President Denis Sassou-Nguesso’s re-election campaign. flag The exit raises concerns over oversight as SNPC expands into gas, clashing with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons. flag The country also missed opportunities to join UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee and lost its candidate for director-general, adding to diplomatic setbacks. flag Internal divisions and weak coordination persist within the ruling elite, while the presidential campaign remains fragmented and lacks major international communications firms.

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