French Connection

As part of a three-nation Africa trip in March, French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to hold close talks with Head of State, Joseph Kabila, and various business groups. On the political front, Sarkozy called for new momentum to end the civil strive and human rights abuses in the Eastern Kivu province. The French delegation, which comprised ministers and leading businessmen, was also expected to sign contracts in the fields of mining, telecommunications and infrastructure. With the Congolese economy hit hard by a rapid drop in commodity prices and investor confidence, French investment deals

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