Why Congo’s Political Peace is Crucial for its Ambitious Mega Hydropower Project

[Deeq A.]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received a joint bid for its ambitious 11, 000megawatts hydropower project and expressed plans to kickstart the long-delayed project this year. But as elections draw near and tensions continue to rise about the possibility of the current president extending his 17-year reign, the political environment still poses a big risk.

Source: Hiiraan Online