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A fragile alliance in the DRC
The DRC is Africa’s biggest producer of copper and cobalt. The two minerals account for more than 75 percent of the DRC’s exports (source: macpixxel for GIS)
General info
What's inside
- President Felix Tshisekedi and former President Joseph Kabila are sharing power in a coalition government
- The fate of their alliance will influence the DRC’s political scene for years to come
- Rising mineral prices could present a window of opportunity for the Congolese economy
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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