An interesting article which ends on positive note, with the OP giving a scenario for how the countries in the vicinity of Congo could form a common market, sim

An interesting article which ends on positive note, with the OP giving a scenario for how the countries in the vicinity of Congo could form a common market, similar to the early EU/EEC that would be a way out of poverty and conflict. I'm afraid he's a bit too optimistic though about the ability of the US to influence the region in a positive manner through diplomatic efforts, while preserving quotas and tariffs on agricultural goods and minerals; the main export products of Sub-saharan Africa. To enable any country to lift themselves out of poverty, first give them the ability to trade with the rich.