D.R. Congo - Land of Many Perils

... nearly became this country’s remnant. Welcome To Congo! Interview: 25/08/13; Moscow, Russia; Interviewer: Igor Ossipov; Interviewee: Mr X Why Congo? As any geologist would highlight D.R. Congo is an incredible place for minerals, as it features ... ... power like education and healthcare – in contrast the USA used “chequebook” diplomacy by bribing the local elites, which just fuelled hatred. In the 1960s the Moscow’s famous Peoples' Friendship University was opened allowing ...