Trump Hosts 'Peace Deal,' Forgets Resource Wars
The BBC reports Donald Trump is set to host a 'peace deal' signing between DR Congo’s Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame, aiming to 'pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.' Conveniently omitted is the fact that Rwanda, under Kagame, has been repeatedly implicated by UN reports for supporting violent militias in eastern DRC, fueling instability to access
its conflict minerals like coltan, tungsten, and tin—essential for US tech. This isn’t 'peace'; it's a corporate restructuring of who profits from Congo's blood minerals. Kagame, a long-time US ally, secured significant military aid under various US administrations despite these UN findings. One might almost wonder if Washington is more interested in mineral extraction than actual, sustainable
peace. How many 'peace deals' does it take before the DRC can control its own resources?