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Dan Gertler: God, the Congo, and him

Dan Gertler: God, the Congo, and him

From Joseph Kabila to George W. Bush, the Israeli billionaire has been juggling business secrets and those of the powerful for two decades. We pierce the mystery of this copper, cobalt and diamond magnate accused of corruption in the DRC.

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sniffing out opportunities
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Exclusive – Dan Gertler: ‘Everyone was afraid of the Congo, but not me’

When did the Israeli businessman set his sights on the DRC? How did he meet Joseph Kabila? What role did he play in the country's political development? With the help of unpublished documents and an exclusive interview, we delve deep into the mystery of this copper, cobalt and diamond magnate.

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fizzling out
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DRC: Dan Gertler, from zenith to twilight

In the 2010s, the Israeli billionaire became a key player in the mining sector. However, during Joseph Kabila's second term in office, his star faded. Reports denouncing his practices and the losses they would entail for the DRC are accumulating.

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state of proximity
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DRC: Dan Gertler, the inevitable rise of Kabila’s businessman

During the 2000s, Dan Gertler became omnipresent in the diamond sector in the DRC. A look back at how the businessman, now accused of corruption and sanctioned by the US, built his empire.

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