Congo Leader Says Political Talks Crucial for Nation’s Stability
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Democratic Republic of Congo leader Joseph Kabila said that talks with some of the political opposition under way in the capital, Kinshasa, are necessary to maintain peace and stability in Africa’s biggest copper producer.
“Our goal is to ensure the country becomes peaceful before, during and after the general elections to be held in December or after December,” Kabila said in an statement e-mailed by Tanzanian President John Magufuli’s office after the two met Tuesday.