Zambia to Reopen Congo Border After Feud Blocked Copper Exports
- Zambia trade minister met with Congo counterpart Monday
- Congo exports most of its copper via Zambia to regional ports
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Zambia will reopen border crossings with Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday, the state broadcaster reported, after tensions led to a blockade of exports from the world’s second-biggest copper producer at the weekend.
The two governments signed a communique that will allow for Zambian products to enter Congo without restrictions, ZNBC reported late Monday, citing Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia’s minister of commerce, trade and industry. Congo had last month banned the import of beer, soft drinks and lime, leading to protests that prompted Zambia to seal the border posts.