Congo’s Silent Genocide: The Western Silence and Support in the Name of Profit
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The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to the largest supply of cobalt, a crucial metal used in the production of lithium-ion batteries for phones, tablets, and electric cars. In 2022, the Congolese cobalt reserves were estimated at around four million metric tons, primarily located in the eastern part of the country, while the global reserves amount to 8.3 million tons. As the demand for cobalt continues to rise, its…
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