The Republic of Congo celebrates the 66th anniversary of its independence on August 15, 2026. The celebration is themed « Development Goal: Let’s Accelerate Our Progress. » For President Denis Sassou Nguesso, this new phase must translate into concrete results, particularly through the mobilization of public resources, the continuation of reforms, and the modernization of the administration.
The celebration of independence on August 15, 2026, comes a few months after the presidential election of March 15, 2026, and the inauguration, on April 16, of Denis Sassou Nguesso for a new term. The Head of State intends to mark this new phase with action and accelerated development. In his address to the nation, he emphasized the need to translate commitments into concrete results, relying on good governance, resource mobilization, and the continuation of economic and financial reforms.
The massive turnout of the people during the presidential election should be seen as a promise based on conviction and optimism regarding the fulfillment of their expectations. In this sense, the people have fully and responsibly honored their commitments during this election. » He now awaits the just rewards of his determination and his choice, which compels us to keep our word.
Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic
To give substance to this ambition, the President of the Republic is counting in particular on better mobilization of public revenue. The digitization of customs, ports, taxes, and land is among the levers mentioned to reduce revenue evasion and strengthen the State’s financial capacity. Denis Sassou Nguesso also calls for the continuation of economic and financial reforms in order to free up the resources necessary to finance development projects.
To this end, we are convinced that accelerating the digitization of key sectors, such as customs, ports, taxes, and land, can eliminate public revenue evasion, provide sufficient resources to cover the State’s operating expenses, and support development efforts.
Denis SASSOU NGUESSO, President of the Republic
Sixty-six years after gaining international sovereignty, the Congo is celebrating its independence in a moment that is both symbolic and political. The civil and military parade concludes the festivities in the capital, while the Head of State sets a new course: to transform the theme “Development Objective: Let’s Accelerate” into concrete commitments and results for the people.”
