Massad Boulos
How the DR Congo–U.S. minerals-for-security deal is taking shape
The minerals-for-security agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and the United States is gaining momentum following a recent proposal by President Felix Tshisekedi to U.S. President Donald Trump. In March 2025, President Tshisekedi expressed his openness to a partnership with the United States centered on the development of critical minerals, provided that…