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Now playing Next focus "A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its potential in Dubai The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its mining and agriculture industries but it’s also steeped in rich culture and heritage. Focus visits the DRC's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. 28/03/2022
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Now playing Next Partner content The European Union at the forefront of biodiversity in the DRC Hidden in the thick primary rainforest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are a few silverbacks and a host of small, fiery eyes. 19/11/2021
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Now playing Next Business DRC: a new narrative emerges There is a breath of fresh air in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After not receiving any significant foreign economic support for over nine years, the country has just finalised a new economic programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 09/08/2021
Now playing Next focus DRC's drive to move forward The Democratic Republic of the Congo is striving to break from its economic and Covid challenges with dynamic initiatives in education and investment 04/08/2021
Now playing Next no comment Rebels kill more than a dozen in roadside attack in eastern DRC At least 16 people were killed and eight injured in an attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces rebels, the military said. 24/07/2021
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Now playing Next World "Europe's response should be to talk to Africans" – Felix Tshisekedi Days after the Summit on the Financing of African Economies in Paris, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, gives Euronews his insight into the continent's finances, the migrant situation, terrorist threats and good governance. 26/05/2021
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