Congo’s next leader a key voice in green talks

Crucial exercise: Voters queue to cast their votes in Lubumbashi, Congo. A new leader could well change the way oil permits are awarded in the country. — AFP

CONGO: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) voted yesterday to elect a president who will play a crucial role in the world’s fight against climate change over the next five years.

The central African nation’s forests, rivers and minerals are key to the future of green development globally and Congo’s next leader will have urgent decisions to make about how they’re used.