Minerals and sanctions: Trump’s terms, conditions to aid Congo peace process

US President Donald Trump. He wants the Congo conflict to end and quickly.

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The US peace bid in the Democratic Republic of Congo will involve cash for investments into the mineral sector, just as much as a whip of sanctions to those who cross the line.

It is a dual-track initiative to end armed conflict in the country, but it could also retest old tools used in this war before.