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Congo Airways CEO plays last card after his suspension

José Dubier Lueya's fate is now in the hands of the State Council, which is due to examine his appeal against his suspension as head of the national airline. [...]

Published on 24/10/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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