President Tshisekedi proposes mineral investments to combat the ongoing crisis and secure international backing.
**Congo's President Calls for US and Europe to Invest Amidst Rwandan Aggression**
**Congo's President Calls for US and Europe to Invest Amidst Rwandan Aggression**
Congo seeks Western support as it faces territorial instability due to Rwandan-backed armed groups.
In a significant political maneuver, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached out to the United States and European nations, inviting them to engage in a lucrative stake in Congo's vast mineral resources. This comes in the wake of aggressive territorial seizures by an armed group supported by Rwanda during the current year. In an exclusive interview, the president likened his country's predicament to Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine, positioning Congo's struggles on the global stage.
Congo, recognized for its immense wealth in natural resources, is a key player in supplying coltan, essential for the technology industry, and possesses over half of the world’s cobalt reserves used for electric vehicle batteries. Tshisekedi is proposing that the West leverage its economic influence to exert pressure on Rwanda while simultaneously fostering investments that could stabilize his nation.
He expressed concern over China's dominant presence in Congo's mining sector, urging for increased engagement from the United States and Europe. In contrast, his frustrations were highlighted regarding a recent deal between the European Union and Rwanda, which he condemned as an "absolute scandal," deeming it a partnership in the looting of his country’s resources.
The call for investment is aimed at not only reshaping the dynamics of Congo's mineral wealth but also enhancing the security and stability of the region. Tshisekedi hopes that as external powers reconsider their affiliations, a more stable future for the Congolese people might emerge amidst ongoing strife.
Congo, recognized for its immense wealth in natural resources, is a key player in supplying coltan, essential for the technology industry, and possesses over half of the world’s cobalt reserves used for electric vehicle batteries. Tshisekedi is proposing that the West leverage its economic influence to exert pressure on Rwanda while simultaneously fostering investments that could stabilize his nation.
He expressed concern over China's dominant presence in Congo's mining sector, urging for increased engagement from the United States and Europe. In contrast, his frustrations were highlighted regarding a recent deal between the European Union and Rwanda, which he condemned as an "absolute scandal," deeming it a partnership in the looting of his country’s resources.
The call for investment is aimed at not only reshaping the dynamics of Congo's mineral wealth but also enhancing the security and stability of the region. Tshisekedi hopes that as external powers reconsider their affiliations, a more stable future for the Congolese people might emerge amidst ongoing strife.
