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Congo Launches $100 M US-UAE Mining Guard

4/27/2026

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Congo has created a $100 million paramilitary mining guard funded by the United States and United Arab Emirates.
The guard will field 2,500-3,000 members beginning December 2026 after six months of military training.
It is slated to grow to more than 20,000 personnel across all 22 mining provinces by end 2028.
Inspector General Rafael Kabengele said the force will protect mine sites, escort shipments and safeguard investments, enhancing governance, transparency and traceability.

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Congo has created a $100 million paramilitary mining guard funded by the United States and United Arab Emirates.
The guard will field 2,500-3,000 members beginning December 2026 after six months of military training.
It is slated to grow to more than 20,000 personnel across all 22 mining provinces by end 2028.
Inspector General Rafael Kabengele said the force will protect mine sites, escort shipments and safeguard investments, enhancing governance, transparency and traceability.