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Sassou recycles ex-economy minister and reduces Anderly's influence with new task force

Gilbert Ondongo, former minister of the economy, head of the new task force. © Abaca Press

The Congolese president recently set up a new task force to tackle "political, economic and social" issues in Brazzaville. Headed by the former minister of the economy, it may however find itself in conflict with the team of the new finance minister. [...]

Published on 23/07/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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