World Bank set to gift DRC billions as reward for good behaviour

End of power struggle may unlock R42bn of desperately needed funds for Democratic Republic of the Congo

24 May 2021 - 19:20 By Michael J. Kavanagh

The World Bank may provide as much as $3bn (R42bn) to the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the country emerges from a power struggle in which supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi took control of the government from allies of his predecessor, Joseph Kabila...

This article is free to read if you sign up or sign in.

If you have already registered or subscribed, please sign in to continue.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.