The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is intensifying its efforts to address the complex and persistent crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) … Record High Displacement in DRC at Nearly 7 MillionRead more
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Are Green Resource Wars Looming?
Much of the excitement over the Inflation Reduction Act, which became law this summer, focused on the boost it should give to the sales of … Are Green Resource Wars Looming?Read more
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How 1961 Patrice Lumumba’s Assassination Shaped Politics
During a recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), King Philippe of Belgium made a speech to the national parliament in Kinshasa expressing … How 1961 Patrice Lumumba’s Assassination Shaped PoliticsRead more
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Coffin Holding Patrice Lumumba’s Tooth Returns to DRC Six Decades After Assassination
The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to soon hold three days of national mourning for slain independence leader Patrice Lumumba, who was assassinated in … Coffin Holding Patrice Lumumba’s Tooth Returns to DRC Six Decades After AssassinationRead more
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Backed by AFRICOM, corporations plunder DR Congo for “climate-friendly” materials
Cobalt, a key metallic element used in lithium batteries and other “green” technology, is sourced from slave labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As … Backed by AFRICOM, corporations plunder DR Congo for “climate-friendly” materialsRead more
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How CIA Plots Undermined African De-Colonization
For those who believe Africa was decolonized decades ago, it’s time to wake up from dream-world. True, colonial European powers no longer impose direct rule … How CIA Plots Undermined African De-ColonizationRead more
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Kabila continues to enjoy unquestioned support from the US
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From dangerous tunnels in Congo to consumers’ mobile tech
The sun was rising over one of the richest mineral deposits on Earth, in one of the poorest countries, as Sidiki Mayamba got ready for … From dangerous tunnels in Congo to consumers’ mobile techRead more
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U.S. Court: SEC Cannot Force Companies to Disclose “Conflict Minerals”
An appeals court has ruled the Securities and Exchange Commission cannot force companies to disclose whether minerals in their products come from the war-torn country … U.S. Court: SEC Cannot Force Companies to Disclose “Conflict Minerals”Read more
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America’s Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR Congo
Joe Emersberger interviewed Justin Podur regarding his new book about a conflict few understand thanks to, among other things, “Africanist” scholars. Joe Emersberger: Your book … America’s Wars on Democracy in Rwanda and the DR CongoRead more