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News Tuesdays - DRC/Rwanda, peace at last?

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If we are to believe Donald Trump's PR team, it's all settled: on June 27th, a lasting and unprecedented peace was signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We welcome any progress that allows civilian populations to envision a future without violence, but we will refrain from taking the promise of a bright future at face value.

DRC/Rwanda: mining issues, forgotten war and international responsibilities.

The conflict raging in eastern DRC is not limited to the M23 invasion of Goma in January 2025. For decades, it has resulted in countless civilian deaths and millions of displaced persons.

What are the historical roots of the conflict and the dynamics that continue to fuel it? What role do foreign powers – the European Union, the United States, Belgium – play in this crisis? And who benefits from such a long-lasting yet discreet conflict on the international stage?

At the heart of the tensions: the region's strategic mineral resources. Coltan, gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten – minerals essential to the technology industries. In 2024, the European Union signed a supply agreement with Rwanda, despite the country being accused by several international reports of profiting from the plundering of Congolese resources through its support for the M23 armed group.

Should these mining agreements be thoroughly reviewed? Is the international community truly working to resolve the crisis? And what should we make of the agreement signed in June: a mere US smokescreen to seize control of mineral resources, or a genuine hope for stability?

To gain a clearer understanding, we will be joined by François Polet, a sociologist on assignment at the Tricontinental Centre (CETRI) and a specialist in the context of the DRC.

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