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World Service,26 Dec 2001,27 mins

Living Conditions in Kinshasa

Talkabout Africa

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Students describe what it's like to live in the DR Congo capital of Kinshasa. The everyday struggle to get by in a city where jobs are few, health conditions are atrocious and food is a challenge to afford.

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