US-backed Congo-Rwanda peace deal seeks to stop mineral smuggling
The June 27th, 2025, US-brokered Congo-Rwanda peace agreement establishes a critical minerals’ plan for traceability and governance, potentially allowing more transparent trade and fewer chances for smuggling. DRC loses an estimated $1 billion annually to illegal mineral exports—much of it smuggled off through Uganda and...
What the U.S. gains from the Congo-Rwanda peace treaty
If new Congo-Rwanda agreement holds, U.S. companies see a rare window of opportunity to invest in high-risk, high-reward environments. Infrastructure investments in roads, rail, and energy grids to support mineral extraction will also boost U.S. influence in Central Africa, a region where China rules. This...
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