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Congo strike turnout will test opposition cohesion
The government has ordered an internet slowdown to hinder opposition coordination ahead of planned protests
Congo-KinshasaCongo's economy affords limited political opening
Congo's economy has deteriorated significantly amid the country's ongoing political crisis
Congo-KinshasaPolitical consultants in Africa will have minor impact
Despite heightened focus on international consultants' role in African election campaigns, their influence is overrated
AfricaMilitias will monitor fate of arrested Congo warlord
The former leader of the Nduma Defence of Congo (NDC) -- also known as Mai-Mai Sheka -- has surrendered in eastern Congo
Congo-KinshasaCongo mining code revision may resurface
A new decree imposes penalties on mining companies that fail to repatriate revenues
Congo-KinshasaNiche metals will gain from electric vehicle adoption
The cobalt and lithium markets will continue to grow rapidly as usage and development of battery technology continues
InternationalUS-Congo sanctions threat will miss target
The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on anyone that attempts to delay Congo's elections beyond 2017
Congo-KinshasaCongo election delays will aggravate tensions
The president of the electoral commission has announced that elections may not be possible in 2017
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