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DR Congo proposes deal to the West

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly proposed granting the US and Europe access to vast mineral resources

In a bold diplomatic move Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reportedly proposed granting the United States and Europe access to the country鈥檚 vast mineral resources. What's the deal and why now?

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Presenter: Audrey Brown
Technical Producer: Gabriel O Regan
Producers: Patricia Whitehorne, Nyasha Michelle and Sunita Nahar in London. Frenny Jowi in Nairobi
Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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