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    Protest sign reading 'NO CONGO NO PHONE' held by a demonstrator during a street protest, with other protesters and trees visible in the background.
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    25 March 2025

    DR Congo's Minerals for Peace Deal: Reinforcing Dependency or Strategic Power Assertion?

    With the world's largest cobalt reserves and a history of conflict, the DRC is proposing a radical new approach: trading mineral access for U.S. military assistance and economic development support.

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    29 June 2022

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    Once a male-centric domain, women in Congo are disturbing the gender boundaries of La Sape, and photojournalist Victoire Douniama wants them recognized.

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    26 July 2018

    Manu WorldStar’s Latest Pop Crossover Song Is Going Viral, And You’ll Love It

    Listen to 'Nalingi' by Manu WorldStar.

    Belgium Renames Square After Patrice Lumumba In an Attempt to Address Its Colonial Past
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    02 July 2018

    Belgium Renames Square After Patrice Lumumba In an Attempt to Address Its Colonial Past

    But is the act alone enough to atone for Belgium's history of violence against Lumumba and the people of the Congo?

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