Geopolitical Economics
Proposed US-Funded Paramilitary for DRC Mines Sparks ControversyThe DRC's General Inspectorate of Mines plans a $100 million US-UAE-funded paramilitary unit with 3,000 personnel by December 2026 to secure mining sites, raising sovereignty concerns as critics argue external funding prioritizes foreign interests over African mineral resource control.
The Villager Newspaper · Apr 30