U.S. military secures Congolese minerals for drones
Precious minerals needed to build drones grows in significance in the Pentagon’s plan for military expansion in Africa.
U.S. expands secret wars in Africa
Increased interventions on the continent threatens democracy and public accountability.
Minerals form elements of violence
Conflict minerals used by Western corporations are used to prolong fighting.
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