- Liberia, as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, engaged in diplomatic talks in Monrovia regarding global issues, including environmental degradation and resource exploitation in the DRC.
- NGO reports on resource scramble in Congo.
Social media platforms document child labor and cobalt mining issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Social media platforms document child labor and cobalt mining issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
- Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.
- Rwanda-backed M23 groups operate in the DRC; sanctions are imposed on mineral exploitation; peace accords are being brokered between the two nations.
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Instagram
photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms
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YouTube
American video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.
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