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    Bordering on the Dangerous: The Invisible Frontline in North Kivu

    While international media attention focuses on events in Goma, the political and military landscape of the eastern Congo is changing as Kabila’s hold crumbles in North Kivu. By Caroline Hellyer It started with text messages and phone calls, numbers blocked, followed by visits at night: “we are numerous and of various ethnicities” they said before […] More

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    Sexual Violence in the DRC: What Good is the Dodd-Frank Act?

    Legislation to regulate mining in the DRC may be a step in the right direction, but many problems remain. By Carol Mann, Alphonse Maindo The pervasive militarism, prevalent sexual violence and vast mineral wealth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are linked. It was with this in mind that, on August 22, the […] More

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    Mining in the DRC: Bad Business and Backroom Deals

    Underhand dealings ensure the vast majority of DRC society is excluded from the benefits of the country’s mineral wealth. By Lewis Brooks Mining for minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is big business. The DRC holds vast reserves of cobalt, copper, gold, diamonds and many other minerals with one estimate putting the value […] More