Despite DRC ceasefire, Goma's humanitarian situation is bad
After the M23 militia advanced on Goma in eastern DRC, hospitals report they have now reached capacity. While the militia has ...
The Africa Report10d
What role do minerals and tech firms play in the DRC conflict?
The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the Democratic Republic of Congo is often presented as a struggle to control ...
The Rwandan Genocide Echoes in DR Congo Strife
Thirty years after the violence, a related border conflict escalates, with control of mineral wealth at stake.
Purdue Exponent11d
The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
The conflict between Rwanda-backed forces and the DR Congo is often presented as a struggle to control the valuable minerals ...
Hindustan Times11d
The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
DRC and Rwanda together supply ... argues that minerals are only one part of M23's funding, which also includes an estimated $69,500 per month in roadblock levies, as well as household taxes ...
The Star10d
The role of minerals and tech firms in the DR Congo conflict
They accuse Rwanda of supporting an armed group, M23, that resurfaced in eastern DRC in 2021 and controls ... per month in roadblock levies, as well as household taxes, forced agricultural labour ...