Congo's bloody-go-round
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Congo's President Mobutu was ousted by Laurent Kabila, who himself faces a rebellion in 1998. Kabila has failed to prevent the economic collapse of Congo, has not co-operated with the United Nations so no aid had been given, and agreements have been broken with mining companies. Kabila has also imprisoned local politicians rather than seeking their support, and has been accused of helping Hutus, alienating Tutsis and their allies in Rwanda. Tutsis have been killed and tortured in Kinshasa, capital of Congo.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Split Congo, with peace treaties but no peace
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A ceasefire has yet to be achieved in Congo, though one has been agreed. Poverty and hunger are problems, and rebels control part of Congo, which undermines government finances. A foreign exchange shortage is damaging the economy. Neither the rebels, nor the government have plans for the future of Congo. There are skirmishes in strategic locations like diamond mines. The United Nations is supposed to monitor a ceasefire, yet this ceasefire has yet to be achieved.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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