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Tony Blair Institute helps PM Lukonde sharpen his economic strategy

British former prime minister Tony Blair. © REUTERS/Mike Blake

The former British prime minister Tony Blair's institute is preparing a report for the Congolese presidency to help guide the main economic policy of Sama Lukonde's future government. [...]

Published on 24/02/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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