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Heard nothing on the TV screen in regards to the USA deal with the DRC...!

But more to the facts the DRC deal is in regards to this...!

Mineral loot..!!!!!!!

Congo and multiple United Nations reports have accused Rwanda of using the unrest as a way of looting Congolese minerals and metals, such as gold, copper, cobalt and coltan — essential for manufacturing high-tech devices and electric vehicle batteries.

The M23 rebel group has reportedly seized several lucrative mining regions, and a UN expert report in December stated that around 120 tonnes of coltan were being smuggled into Rwanda every month.

The report also pointed to a sharp rise in Rwanda’s mineral exports, much of which is suspected to originate from the DRC.""""""""" Rwanda has consistently denied allegations of mineral exploitation."""""""