12
Aug
12:45
Zambia closes border with DRC, major copper export route
The Zambian government has temporarily closed all three borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), impacting a key copper export route.
Zambian trade minister Chipoka Mulenga announced the decision on Saturday after protests erupted in the neighbouring country following the Congolese government’s ban on Zambian imports of beer, soft drinks, and lime. The official said the move came as a measure to ensure the safety of truck drivers.
On Sunday, the…
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