💨 Abstract

In the mineral-rich Masisi territory of eastern Congo, the Rubaya mining site is a hub for coltan extraction, vital for modern electronics and defense technology. The region has been plagued by decades of conflict, exacerbated by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels' recent advances. Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi is negotiating with the U.S. for support in exchange for mineral access.

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