The Congolese army plans to begin disarming the FDLR militia in accordance with the Washington peace agreement. This is a key step in the peace process, and something Rwanda has long called for.
By Arne Schütte
A cobalt processing plant in the DRC is believed to harm the health of the local population. According to a recent study, the processed cobalt also ends up in vehicles manufactured by German carmakers. The supply relationships are not transparent.
By Caspar Dohmen
The German copper producer Aurubis has purchased copper anodes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the first time. The shipment is being transported along the Lobito Corridor.
By Arne Schütte
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Africa drew particular attention because of its critical mineral deposits. However, the war in Sudan and the role of development policy were also part of the discussion.
By Arne Schütte, Markus Bickel and Gabriel Bub
At the Critical Minerals Summit, US companies are moving to establish a foothold in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting major copper and cobalt projects with backing from the Trump administration.
By Arne Schütte
