DRC Is Sending in the Military to Guard Mines and Critical Minerals. Will It Be Enough?

May 17, 2026 | James Boafo, Alex Owusu Amoakoh, Jacob Obodai, and Senyo Dotsey
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking an unusual step to secure its critical minerals. It plans to create a new paramilitary unit to protect mining sites and transport routes, backed by funding and support from the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).