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Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea

A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower in return for opaque assurances of security.

The Conversation

Congo and critical minerals: What are the costs of America’s peace?

In March 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offered the country’s critical mineral reserves to the United States and Europe in exchange for security and stability.

The Conversation

DR Congo, M23 Armed Group Sign Ceasefire Deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east.

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DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo

The declaration has been agreed by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington.

Al Jazeera

UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC?

M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.

Al Jazeera

Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium gets green light to stage CHAN final

African football chiefs on Thursday anointed Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi as the venue for the final on 30 August of the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN).

Radio France Internationale

4 things every peace agreement needs – and how the DRC-Rwanda deal measures up

The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda concluded a peace treaty in June 2025, aimed at ending a decades-long war in eastern DRC. The United Nations welcomed the agreement as “a significant step towards de-escalation, peace and stability” in the region.

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Somalia, DR Congo and Yemen among states forced to sign deals and barter their minerals for aid or military support

The Guardian - UK

Turning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace?

From critical minerals to M23 and grassroots exclusion, experts weigh in on whether the US-brokered deal can succeed.

Al Jazeera

UN halts investigation into rights abuses in eastern DRC due to lack of funding

Hit by a funding crisis, largely linked to a cut in the United States' contribution, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been forced to announce the suspension of a fact-finding mission into human rights abuses committed in eastern DRC.

Radio France Internationale

Peace Deal With Rwanda Opens Way To 'New Era', Says DR Congo President

A peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC paves the way for "a new era of stability", Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said Monday.

International Business Times

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal: what are the chances of its success?

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US.

The Conversation

Trump Ally Eyes $500 Million Deal in Peace Plan for DR Congo

Global financier and longtime Trump associate Gentry Beach is reportedly negotiating for control of the Rubaya coltan mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Trump administration-backed initiative, accompanied by support from a consortium including the Swiss trading house Mercuria, shows the current preference for the US engagement with…

Benzinga

Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal

After Doha helped mediate, Qatari diplomat says the country is committed to efforts to de-escalate conflicts.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US

Agreement aims to end decades-old conflict rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide but critics have described it as vague and opaque

Al Jazeera

DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of conflict

The US and Qatar-brokered peace agreement must be followed by disengagement and return of displaced families, DRC says.

Al Jazeera

DRC and Rwanda to strike Trump-brokered peace deal: All to know

It’s one of several attempts to end the deadly conflict in the troubled eastern DRC. Will it work where others failed?

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo and Rwanda on brink of historic US-brokered peace deal

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda plan to sign a landmark truce agreement in Washington on Friday, marking a potential turning point after decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The US-brokered deal aims to halt hostilities and pave the way for deeper economic cooperation between the two neighbours.

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International Business Times

Rwanda, DRC To Ink Peace Deal In US But Questions Remain

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will sign an agreement in Washington on Friday to put an end to a conflict in the eastern DRC that has killed thousands, although broad questions loom on what it will mean.

The National (Scotland)

'Lifesaving' £250K Scottish aid package announced for Democratic Republic of Congo

THE Scottish Government is set to send £250,000 in aid to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amidst an ongoing humanitarian crisis, activating…

Euronews

DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal

The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo and Rwanda to sign peace agreement on June 27

Provisional agreement initialed by two countries aimed at ending fighting in eastern DRC.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo and Rwanda inch closer to signing peace accord

Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialled a peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in eastern DRC – a document to be formally signed on 27 June in Washington, a joint statement said.

Al Jazeera

Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?

Ugandan soldiers said they ‘occupied’ two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.

The Independent UK

Aid cuts push global funding down by a third in 2025, UN data shows

IN FOCUS: Agency that coordinates humanitarian responses says that for 44 humanitarian crises it has prioritised this year, only around 11 per cent of the required funding as been confirmed, writes Nick Ferris

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