Congo, Trump

Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo?
Recognising that the White House of President Donald Trump is interested in transactional relationships - and seeing the proposed Ukraine-US mineral deal - the resource-rich DR Congo is hoping to strike its own agreement with Washington.
Trump to DR Congo’s rescue? What we know about a proposed US-Congolese mining deal
Congolese authorities are hoping to conclude an agreement with the Trump administration on the country's mining resources in a bid to secure US support in their fight against the M23 rebels and
US, Congo in ‘exploratory talks’ over minerals deal: FT
The United States is holding “exploratory talks” with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over a deal that would give it access to the African nation’s critical minerals in exchange for military support, the Financial Times reported late on Friday.
The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'
The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector
Washington gets ‘Congo fatigue’ as DRC’s political disfunction threatens minerals deal
Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi attends a meeting with US President Joe Biden, at a Carrinho facility, near Lobito, Angola, 4 December, 2024. (Reuters/Elizabeth Frantz) The chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee got a front-row lesson in Congolese politics last week.
Trump admin ‘open’ to partnering with mineral-rich Congo
A State Department spokesperson said the Democratic Republic of Congo holds a significant share of the world's critical minerals.
DRC proposes mineral deal with US to reduce dependence on China
As US President Donald Trump pushes for the United States to become a global leader in the production and processing of non-fuel minerals, the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has proposed a deal with the US aimed at reducing its over-reliance on China,
Congo’s minerals-for-security deal with U.S. advances amid M23 turmoil
The United States is in preliminary discussions with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding a potential minerals-for-security agreement. ・Preliminary discussions between the U.S. and DRC involve a potential minerals-for-security agreement ・The deal would grant U.
US open to minerals partnerships with Democratic Republic of Congo
The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to ...
Trump to name daughter’s father-in-law as DRC envoy as US eyes minerals
Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany, is expected to clinch the key role, according to people ...
South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi will withdraw troops from conflict-torn eastern Congo
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — African leaders on Thursday announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from South Africa, ...
DR Congo Offers $5M Bounty for M23 Leaders as US Considers Minerals Deal | Firstpost Africa | N18G
DR Congo Offers $5M Bounty for M23 Leaders as US Considers Minerals Deal | Firstpost Africa | N18G The DR Congo conflict is ...
India holds talks with Congo for pact to source cobalt, copper, sources say
India is holding talks with the Democratic Republic of Congo to sign an initial agreement securing supplies of critical minerals such as cobalt and copper, two sources with direct knowledge of the ...
Congo and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on Tuesday, mediator Angola says
Angola has acted as a mediator in the conflict in eastern Congo, which escalated in late January when the Rwanda-backed rebels advanced and took control of the strategic eastern Congo city of Goma. In ...
The ‘critical minerals’ rush could result in a resource war
Otherwise, the critical minerals consensus is liable to lead us to a 21st-century gold rush or resource war.
Widespread killing, rape, disease and war make Democratic Republic of Congo hell on earth
Fighting by Islamic State and other terrorist groups over minerals and power has led to widespread killings and rape in the DRC. Disease, child slavery and Christian persecution stalk the population.