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Manono
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| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Katanga |
| District | Tanganyika |
| Territory | Manono |
Manono is a town and territory in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Manono lies on the western bank of the Lukushi, a tributary of the Luvua River. The town is a river port, with barges bringing cargo from Lubumbashi.[1] Manono is also connected to a disused railway line.[1][2] Economic activity is centered on mining, with the surrounding area containing approximately 100 million tonnes of minerals, including columbite, tin and tantalite.[1][3] The collapse of the world tin price in the 1980s severely hit the town's economy.[1]
Manono was seriously affected by the Second Congo War (1998-2003), with many buildings destroyed. Rally for Congolese Democracy rebels and allied Rwandan soldiers took control of Manono in 1999.[4][5] A hydro-electric power plant used to provide electricity, however it was destroyed during the war. The town used to have a brewery which supplied the surrounding region, however it was destroyed during the war.[1]
The UN carried out arms decommissioning in 2008, offering to accept guns in exchange for a bicycle. The scheme was successful in removing weapons.[6] The town is served by Manono Airport.[7] Manono has a cathedral which was built by Belgian missionaries, and was severely damaged during the war.[1]
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