Rwanda’s war in Congo is undermining US mineral security
Rwanda's involvement in the conflict in eastern Congo is undermining US mineral security by allowing minerals to be extracted and exported through Rwanda to China. The US has launched initiatives to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals, but the situation in Congo poses a challenge to these efforts.
The conflict in eastern Congo is affecting US mineral security. Rwanda's involvement in the conflict allows minerals to be extracted and exported to China. The Democratic Republic of Congo produces 70% of the world's cobalt, a mineral essential to batteries and military technologies. The US has launched the FORGE framework and Project Vault to secure critical mineral supply chains. However, instability in eastern Congo and Rwanda's role as a regional export hub undermine these efforts. The US aims to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals, but the situation in Congo poses a challenge.
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