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Which alternative trade route will be primarily used for copper exports due to the Zambia-DR Congo border closure by December 31, 2024?
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Through Tanzania • 25%
Through Angola • 25%
Through Namibia • 25%
Other routes • 25%
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Zambia Closes Border with Congo, Disrupting Key Copper Trade Route
Aug 11, 2024, 05:06 PM
Zambia has temporarily closed its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo, a move that could delay copper exports from Africa's largest producer. The closure affects a key copper trade route, prompting concerns over potential economic impacts. The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced that it is in discussions with Zambia to expedite the reopening of the border.
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Angola • 25%
Democratic Republic of Congo • 25%
Zambia • 25%
No clear primary beneficiary • 25%
Angola only • 25%
Angola and one other country • 25%
Angola and two other countries • 25%
No significant benefit • 25%
Copper • 25%
Cobalt • 25%
Oil • 25%
Other • 25%
Minerals • 25%
Agricultural Products • 25%
Manufactured Goods • 25%
Other • 25%
Port of Tojorah • 25%
Port of Djibouti • 25%
Port of Doraleh • 25%
Other • 25%
Arida Border Crossing • 25%
Abboudiyeh Border Crossing • 25%
Illegal routes • 25%
Other • 25%
Increase by more than 50% • 25%
Increase by 25-50% • 25%
Increase by less than 25% • 25%
No significant increase • 25%
Democratic Republic of Congo • 25%
Angola • 25%
Zambia • 25%
Other • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Military intervention • 25%
No significant response • 25%
Through third countries • 25%
Through Palestinian territories • 25%
Direct shipments • 25%
Other • 25%
