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Shoes on the Boulevard KIN

Business in the Congos

July 14th 2008
Business takes place on the streets of Kinshasa. From haircuts to pedicures, sales of foreign and local currencies, mobile phones, bottles of petrol, repairs of electrical equipment, shoes and cars, photocopying and typing services. This is all in addition to the choice of bread, fruit, vegetables, drinks and the range of goods and services offered by rambling traders. No need for elaborate shoppi ... read more
Africa » Congo Democratic Republic » West » Kinshasa

Congolese or Congo Flag Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col. Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965... ... read more
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