How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal
Published: 7/27/2025
The Trump administration is leading a peace initiative to end conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. This initiative aims to secure mineral resources for the US, which are currently dominated by China. Trump plans to host DR Congo's Félix Tshisekedi and Rwanda's Paul Kagame to finalize a peace deal, potentially increasing US investments in the region. The US is moving to capitalize on mineral resources, facing competition from China, while experts stress the need for sustainable peace-building efforts to ensure lasting benefits.
