Campaign debuts during FIFA World Cup, spotlighting DR Congo's growing visibility and expanding U.S.-DRC partnership.
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) today launched Invest in the DRC, a national advertising campaign in the United States designed to reintroduce Americans to a Congo that is stable, welcoming, and ready for partnership.
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