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Congo Offers Mineral Supply to U.S. Amid Ongoing Turmoil

10/4/2025

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Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says Congo could supply minerals to the United States if peace returns.
Congo provides about 75% of the world's cobalt.
Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
June peace deal remains unsigned; Congo seeks 90% Rwandan troop withdrawal before signing.
Ebola outbreak in Congo has 57 cases and 35 deaths; Morocco protests.

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Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says Congo could supply minerals to the United States if peace returns.
Congo provides about 75% of the world's cobalt.
Tshisekedi accused Rwanda of backing M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
June peace deal remains unsigned; Congo seeks 90% Rwandan troop withdrawal before signing.
Ebola outbreak in Congo has 57 cases and 35 deaths; Morocco protests.