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The Democratic Republic of Congo celebrates 50

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UK, through its Embassy in Kinshasa has published a book to celebrate this anniversary.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Published
30 June 2010
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The British Embassy is organising a series of events to mark the occasion and has produced a book covering key projects supported by the United Kingdom in the DRC over the last fifty years.

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Published 30 June 2010