Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the proposed Ukraine-US mineral deal - the resource-rich DR Congo is hoping to strike its own agreement with Washington.
DRC proposes mineral deal with US to reduce dependence on China
As US President Donald Trump pushes for the United States to become a global leader in the production and processing of non-fuel minerals, the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has proposed a deal with the US aimed at reducing its over-reliance on China,
Congo’s minerals-for-security deal with U.S. advances amid M23 turmoil
The United States is in preliminary discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding a potential minerals-for-security agreement. ・Preliminary discussions between the U.S. and DRC involve a potential minerals-for-security agreement ・The deal would grant U.
Trump admin ‘open’ to partnering with mineral-rich Congo
A State Department spokesperson said the Democratic Republic of Congo holds a significant share of the world's critical minerals.
US open to minerals partnerships with DR Congo
The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted US officials to pitch a minerals-for-security deal.
Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels
Angola has announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23.
Congo ex-president Kabila's allies to be questioned by military prosecutor
Officials from the party of Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila have been invited to appear before ...
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M23 & Rwanda are trying to redraw the map and it's all about to blow
Will offers of resource wealth to the US and other powers help bring militia violence to heel in the Democratic Republic of ...
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DR Congo Crisis - Does Rwanda Cry 'Wolf' or Is It Déjà Vu? [opinion]
For years, whenever Rwanda raises concerns about the security threats from DR Congo, critics dismiss it as paranoia or political maneuvering. Some call it an overreaction; others, in Gen Z slang, say ...
Angola will attempt to broker direct talks between Congo and M23, presidency says
Angola said on Tuesday it would attempt to broker direct talks between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 ...
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Angola to engage with M23 rebels for talks with DRC gov't
LUANDA - Angola's presidency said on Tuesday it will contact the M23 rebels to facilitate direct negotiations with the ...
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Political Tensions Rise Over Rebel Advances in Congo
Officials from former President Joseph Kabila's party face questioning by a military prosecutor amid tensions involving ...
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Tshisekedi’s five acts of sheer idiocy – Why DR Congo is a nation in freefall
I know leaders when I see them. I also know idiots when I see them. If you are a leader and an idiot, it is an absolute DISASTER.” Though President Kagame made that statement in January while ...
Congo ex-president Kabila's allies questioned by military prosecutor
(Reuters) -Officials from the party of Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila appeared before a ...