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Trump’s Africa Czar Targets Congo’s Mineral Wealth

Trump’s Africa Czar Targets Congo’s Mineral Wealth

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in minerals but plagued by conflict, is set to become a focal point for the United States under the guidance of President Trump's newly appointed Africa czar, Massad Boulos. Boulos, who assumed his role at the State Department, has his sights set on the DRC's vast mineral resources, critical for global technology and energy sectors.

Following the imposition of tariffs, the U.S. is now dangling billions of dollars in investment opportunities in Congo's mining sector, aiming to secure its interests in cobalt and other strategic minerals. This move comes amidst ongoing security concerns in the region, with the U.S. envoy to Congo confirming that a mining and security deal is progressing.

The strategic pivot towards the DRC highlights the U.S.'s intent to counterbalance China's dominance in the African mineral markets and to ensure a steady supply of minerals essential for the burgeoning electric vehicle and renewable energy industries.

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