The Congo-Océan railroad’s deadly history
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The Decolonization of Central Africa and the Railroad
The railroad was supposed to connect the interior of Central Africa with global markets. The promises that were made were based on a level of productivity that the colony never had. It wasn't until after decolonization, until the 1960s, that the Republic of Congo itself started to develop its economy in ways that were profitable.
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