How DRC conflict greases Rwanda’s economy
UN report says Rwanda benefits economically from the illicit trade of minerals flowing from M23 rebels
30 January 2025 - 14:28
With diplomatic tension between Pretoria and Kigali escalating over the death of SA soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a UN expert report lays bare how Rwanda is benefiting economically from the illicit trade of minerals flowing from March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, who control key mining towns.
About 13 SA soldiers died in battle this week after a large-scale offensive of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on a town of Goma — which they seized — sparking a public fallout between SA and Rwanda...
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