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Trump's Advisor Seeks Security Deal in Congo Amid Conflict

4/3/2025

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Massad Boulos, President Trump's Africa advisor, kicked off his trip in the Democratic Republic of Congo, engaging with President Felix Tshisekedi to negotiate a minerals-for-security agreement. With the shadow of M23 rebel conflicts looming, Boulos seeks to boost U.S. investment in the DRC's mining industry. Recently, the Congolese government also pardoned three Americans involved in a coup attempt.

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Massad Boulos, President Trump's Africa advisor, kicked off his trip in the Democratic Republic of Congo, engaging with President Felix Tshisekedi to negotiate a minerals-for-security agreement. With the shadow of M23 rebel conflicts looming, Boulos seeks to boost U.S. investment in the DRC's mining industry. Recently, the Congolese government also pardoned three Americans involved in a coup attempt.