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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Zimbabwe - DRC war - reflections as DRC commemorates its anniversary

Decades after regional wars reshaped the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation remains caught between immense mineral wealth and persistent instability. Here is an analysis of…

  • Brian Hungwe
7 min read
why-it-doesnt-make-sense-that-all-informal-mining-is-deemed-illegal. Image: Supplied
DRC

Critical minerals new game-changer for DRC economic growth

The Democratic Republic of Congo's vast mineral wealth, including cobalt and copper, is transforming its economy and making it a pivotal player in the global energy transition.…

  • Brian Hungwe
5 min read
External demand: Minerals must do more than leave the continent as raw materials. They must also support industrialisation, technology transfer, skills development, energy access and economic transformation. Photo: Open Society
AFRICA CHINA RELATIONS

The problem is not China; it’s Africa

A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends…

  • Kofi Bediako
6 min read