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Why isn’t the DR Congo the world’s richest country?
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December 20, 2024
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The Democratic Republic of Congo could be one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But its reserves of coltan, cobalt and gold have brought misery and conflict. And your smartphone plays a part in this story, too.
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