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When you look at a map of Africa, you see that Zambia is almost divided in half by a section of land that is part of the DRC. It is my understanding that this came about during colonial rule. Based on my readings, this is an issue for Zambia in terms of having a country almost split in two. Please see attached map.

My question is could Zambia have taken over the Congo Pedicle some time after independence. With the instability in the Congo, I would assumed that Zambia could have occupied it and kept it. Also there appears to be a river at the edge of the pedicle which would serve a a natural border.

Please see attached map.

Any thoughts?

Stubear1012

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