DR Congo ex-leader lashes out
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(Reuters) -Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo are optimistic they can reach a deal with Washington next month to secure U.S investment in critical minerals alongside support to end a Rwandan-backed rebellion in the country’s east,
Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has sought out a deal with the Trump administration, offering mineral access in return for American support in quelling an insurgency and boosting security.
Trump misidentified images of Congolese victims of fighting in the DRC with murdered South African farmers during a meeting with Ramaphosa.
In the middle of a trade war, Congo is trying to woo Trump’s White House without risking critical investment from Beijing.
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Ivanhoe Mines on Friday disputed a statement by its Chinese partner about problems at their co-owned Kakula copper mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo after seismic activity.
“A warm welcome to the All-Party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by @DrSEShinde to the DR Congo. Delegation is carrying India’s strong message against anti-terrorism to the world!” the Embassy of India in the Democratic Republic of Congo posted on X.
After decades of conflict between two African countries, President Trump and an adviser said the two sides, with U.S. help, had created an agreement that was now being finalized.
Tropical forests in eastern Congo that fell into rebel hands this year have seen a spike in illegal logging to produce charcoal and timber, residents and environmentalists said, raising fears of large-scale degradation. Sean Hogan reports. Would you eat 3D printed plant-based beef?