Zambia to Reopen Border with DRC After Trade Dispute Resolution

The border closure was prompted by a Congolese ban on Zambian soft drink and beer imports, disrupting a critical copper export route.

Zambia will reopen its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Tuesday after a brief closure due to trade tensions.
The closure followed protests by Congolese transporters in Kasumbalesa over a ban on soft drink and beer imports from Zambia.
The border town of Kasumbalesa is a key transit point for Congolese copper exports, essential for global supply chains.
Zambia's commerce minister held talks in Lubumbashi to resolve the dispute and ensure the free movement of goods.
Congo agreed to allow the import of goods that were already in transit before the ban was implemented.