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Katumbi splashes out to cosy up to Biden administration

The Congolese politician Moïse Katumbi who has a taste for lobbyists in the US has enlisted the services of a new cabinet in Washington. [...]

Published on 16/06/2021 at 06:00 GMT

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From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

DRC
Katumbi splashes out to cosy up to Biden administration

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As he eyes the presidency, Katumbi turns to US and Israel

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