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EAC plans Christmas present for DR Congo

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi receives EAC chairman and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi receives EAC chairman and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Kinshasa earlier this year. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By  Luke Anami

Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya

Nation Media Group

The Democratic Republic of Congo could join the EAC before Christmas.

Sources have told The EastAfrican that an extraordinary Heads of State Summit could be held on December 22 in which the DRC admission will top the agenda.

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