DRC is sending in the military to guard mines and critical minerals. Will it be enough?

James Boafo; Alex Owusu Amoakoh; Jacob Obodai; Senyo Dotsey

doi:10.64628/AAJ.jmjqgdsyu

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DRC is sending in the military to guard mines and critical minerals. Will it be enough?

James Boafo, Alex Owusu Amoakoh, Jacob Obodai and Senyo Dotsey

The Conversation (Africa Edition)

17/05/2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64628/AAJ.jmjqgdsyu

Abstract

Mineral industry

Mining industry

Planning

Safety and security measures

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking an unusual step to secure its critical minerals. It plans to create a new paramilitary unit to protect mining sites and transport routes, backed by funding and support from the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

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Title: DRC is sending in the military to guard mines and critical minerals. Will it be enough?
Authors/Creators: James Boafo - Murdoch University, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Alex Owusu Amoakoh
Jacob Obodai - Edge Hill University
Senyo Dotsey - University of Turin
Publication Details: The Conversation (Africa Edition)
Publisher: The Conversation Media Group Ltd
Identifiers: 991005886354807891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Newspaper article

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