Kinshasa – A new chapter opens in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s financial governance as André Wameso Nkwaloki is appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), following a presidential decree issued on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He succeeds Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi, who held the position for nearly four years.

At 50, Wameso brings extensive local and international expertise to the role. Prior to entering politics, he spent over 25 years in the financial sector, notably in Europe where he held senior roles within Belgium’s Dexia banking group. A graduate of the Catholic University of Louvain, he also served as Chief Risk Officer at Rawbank, one of the leading financial institutions in the DRC.

His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the Congolese economy, which continues to grapple with currency volatility and persistent inflation. The BCC’s ongoing restrictive monetary policy has helped bring inflation down to single digits for the first time in three years, with IMF data showing a drop from 23.8% at the end of 2023 to 8.5% by June 2025.

Wameso now faces the critical task of shaping monetary policy, safeguarding financial stability, and reinforcing the institutional credibility of the Central Bank amid complex economic conditions, marked by development financing challenges and pressure on the Congolese franc.

He will be supported by Deputy Governors Dieudonné Fikiri Alimasi wa Asani and William Pambu, as efforts continue to drive reforms aimed at improving the Bank’s governance and operational efficiency.

With his seasoned experience and strategic vision, André Wameso offers a renewed sense of optimism for the Congolese economy, positioning himself to play a key role in advancing financial development and sustainable growth across the nation.