WILLIAM GUMEDE | For Republic of the Congo to thrive, Nguesso must step down

The Congo government must spread the benefits of its mineral wealth beyond the ruling elite

21 September 2023 - 21:47

Though the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) dismissed rumours of a coup last week, the country may face a coup or popular uprising soon, unless it improves democracy, spreads the benefits of its mineral riches and genuinely tackles corruption...

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