Republic of Congo: History

France establishes a proctecterate over the north bank of the Congo river

Middle Congo, as it was known then, becomes a colony of French Equatorial Africa.

Congo becomes independent following their vote for autonomy within the French Community.

Congo signs a treaty of friendship and cooperation with the Soviet Union.

IMF starts clearing Congo's $4 billion debt.

London Club of private sector creditors cancels 80% of Congo's debt.

Paris Club of creditor countries and Brazil agree to cancel all the debt owed to them by Congo, which was about $2.4 billion.