AFRICA

The great distraction: why a DRC minerals-security deal is unlikely

With instability, corruption, and foreign influence at play, even a signed agreement won't hold

The world is already benefitting from DRC minerals, without intervening in the conflict.

The world is already benefitting from DRC minerals, without intervening in the conflict. | Credits: esfera via Shutterstock

The world's mineral powerhouse, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is teetering on the edge of a full-blown crisis. The country's resources have attracted attention over the decades, powering our smartphones...

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