DRC celebrates its 60th independence anniversary

Today, Africa’s second largest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo, celebrates its 60th independence anniversary.

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(Photo: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi holding an official copy of the nation's constitution. Credit: Getty Images)