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Trump to name daughterâs father-in-law as DRC envoy as US eyes minerals

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Lebanon -born businessman Massad Boulos was appointed as Trump 's senior adviser for Arab Affairs in December .

Boulos is expected to receive security and diplomatic clearances as early as this week .

Comes as DR Congo , in the grip of one of Africa 's biggest conflicts, looks to strike a minerals deal with Washington .

Pham is now widely tipped to take the administrationâs top Africa job as assistant secretary of state for African Affairs . Notable âÂ DR Congoâs president looks to make a minerals deal with the US , The New York Times reported. â DR Congo seeks military support from the US against the M23 rebel offensive, the Financial Times reported..