DR Congo Launches $100 Million Paramilitary Mining Guard Backed by US, UAE

DR Congo Launches $100 Million Paramilitary Mining Guard Backed by US, UAE | Firstpost Africa

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has established a new $100 million paramilitary ‘Mining Guard’ to secure its vast mineral wealth, backed by the United States and the United Arab Emirates. This strategic force aims to deploy 3,000 personnel by the end of 2026, scaling up to 20,000 by 2028 across all 22 mining provinces. By replacing conventional military oversight with this specialised unit, Kinshasa hopes to enforce transparency, eliminate illicit trafficking, and de-risk the environment for major American private investment. As the US moves to build ‘China-free’ supply chains, the DRC has become a high-stakes battlefield for global influence.

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