People in the middle of violent political chaos don't buy dishwashers.

And my childhood was spent in turmoil of war.

Experts said, however, that gold does not necessarily rise during wars or crises; it all depends on a series of factors including the economic context of the time.

The joint visit comes at a significant moment in the history of DRC with the first democratically elected president in 40 years after many years of war.

As time goes on, "the people will accept any solution to get out from the war, " he added.