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DRC
Kinshasa promises to audit exceptional security spending

In view of a $2.87bn deal signed with the IMF, the Congolese government has pledged to audit the massive sums poured into the war effort in the east of the country. [...]

Published on 15/11/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

DRC
Kinshasa promises to audit exceptional security spending

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

Spotlight | DRC
The Israeli military firm protecting Tshisekedi

Spotlight | DRC
Plantations et Huileries du Congo caught up in battle between state and shareholders

DRC
South African firm Milkor pitches new drone to Kinshasa

Spotlight | DRC
Tshisekedi's new government prompts coalition disquiet

Inner circles | DRC
Tshisekedi's mother becomes key behind-the-scenes player in Congolese politics

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