DRC: The Ministry of Economy Dispatches a Mission to Mbuji-Mayi to Contain the Rise in Maize Prices

Author: actualite.cdPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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DRC: The Ministry of Economy Dispatches a Mission to Mbuji-Mayi to Contain the Rise in Maize Prices

The national Ministry of Economy dispatched an emergency mission to Mbuji-Mayi to analyze the rise in maize prices. The delegation, led by Emmanuel M’Firi Kontin, met with Governor Jean-Paul Mbwebwa Kapo to discuss the causes of this increase, including transportation difficulties and speculative practices. The government plans to implement measures to stabilize the market and ensure maize supply.

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