DRC: Escalation in Eastern DRC Linked to Competition for $24 Trillion in Resources

Feb 2, 2025 | Azernews
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The ongoing escalation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is driven by competition for the country's vast natural resources, estimated at $24 trillion, Azernews reports, citing African Stream. The publication highlights that minerals extracted through illegal mining in the DRC are funneled into global markets via Rwanda, despite its relatively modest natural resource reserves.