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DRC
Tshisekedi's team prepares diplomatic strategy shift

DRC president Félix Tshisekedi. © Tobias Schwarz/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom/MaxPPP

Kinshasa is reconsidering its international policy, which to date has focused primarily on Europe and the United States. This will involve new strategic axes, appointment of ambassadors and the reinforcement of ambassadorial roles. [...]

Published on 03.01.2022 at 05:00 GMT

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