A Conflict in Congo
Critical minerals factor into the fight.
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Mineral exploitation overshadows green diplomacy in Congo’s Sangha region
Deep in the heart of a lush green forest, an excavator is hard at work, turning over the earth in search of gold. The ...
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Congo’s president tells top French diplomat country’s natural resources being plundered
On January 28, a mass demonstration took place in Kinshasa in support of the Congolese army and against the policy of several countries, including France, towards Rwanda. It was accompanied by attacks ...
What is happening in eastern Congo? Rebels claim they captured a key city
Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo were losing control of the key city of Goma on Wednesday after rebel groups backed ...
Explainer-What's happening in Congo and why are M23 rebels fighting?
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GOMA? After entering Goma on Monday night, the rebels faced pockets of resistance, particularly around ...
DR Congo: What is happening in Goma and why are M23 rebels fighting?
Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels are moving south towards Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, in what ...