politics
Oil Rich, Youth Poor: Congo’s Young People Search for a Better Future
March 13, 2026
The capital city of Pointe‑Noire buzzes early, with market stalls and street sellers hustling through crowds. Among them is Romain Tchicaya, a 37‑year‑old who once studied management but now sells medicines in small, informal stalls because job prospects are scarce. He says the country’s oil wealth
