Congolese officials told the media that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has “daily exchanges” with the United States government with the aim of securing a metal security deal.

This step comes in the middle Escalate In East Africa. The M23 Rebel M23 has seized the gold -rich areas, an important metal used in the manufacture of electronic tools.

At least 7,000 people were killed Since JanuaryAccording to the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thousands have been displaced.

Although there are no details about an official proposal to an agreement with the United States, it seems that legislators in the Democratic Republic of the Congo hope that the United States will deploy forces to help contain the conflict versus the rights of minerals. However, analysts say it is unclear whether such an alliance will be in line with the “first American” policy of US President Donald Trump, and that Washington will be more likely to take a lower approach in any deal.

“The most likely scenario for such an agreement is to provide military equipment for the United States to the Democratic Republic of the Congo instead of any direct support for the forces,” Daniel Van Dalin, South African Security Company, Al -Jazeera, told Al -Jazeera.

Here is what we know so far about the proposal of the Democratic Republic of the Congo:

Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo to deal with minerals with the United States now?

Observers say that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inspired by Washington’s proposal to support Ukraine in its war against Russia in exchange for the Mineral Deal.

This proposal requires KYIV delivery more than 50 percent in the country’s mineral revenue to enjoy “a long -term financial commitment to the development of Ukraine, stable and economically paid” from the United States.

According to the news agency, Andrei Waso, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the first division, Felix Chesikdi, went to Washington earlier this month to discuss a possible “partnership” similar to US officials. The Democratic Republic of the Congo did not reveal specific details about what such a deal will require.

Like Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs security partners to win its war against M23 and more than 100 other armed groups that control profitable mines throughout the country. The resource -rich country is a major product for tin, tingstin, tanalum and gold. These minerals, known collectively as 3TG, are used in electronics production, defense equipment, electric cars and other technology. DRC’s unexploited natural resources are estimated at about $ 24 trillion.

What is the Congolese lawmakers?

On February 21, the Business Council in Africa, an international driving group for African commercial interests, wrote to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and called on the United States to invest in the resources of the unified Democratic Republic of the Congo. The group said it is behaving on behalf of the Congolese Senator Pierre Kanda Calibai, who chairs the Senate of the Senate for defense, security and border protection.

The group suggested reaching such an investment in exchange for “a long -term economic and security partnership that benefits both countries.”

In his proposal, the African Business Council suggested:

• Access to DRC mines for American defense and technology companies and access to a port for export.
• Control a common metal storage of Congolese minerals that will be shared by the two countries.
• On the other hand, the United States will provide training and equipment for the Congolese forces and direct access to the US military in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

US officials indicated last week to be ready to consider such proposals, but they did not respond directly.

“The United States is open to discuss partnerships in this sector, which is compatible with the Trump administration agenda in the first America,” a US State Department spokesman told Reuters, noting that the Congo “has a large share of critical metals in the world required for advanced technologies.”

The spokesperson added that the United States wants to enhance private sector investment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo “in a responsible and transparent manner.”

What is the armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

A long -term conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted for more than 30 years. The armed forces in the country are weak as a result of government corruption, according to analysts. The country endured two civilian wars between 1996 and 2002, as well as the current M23 rebellion, with thousands of killing. Millions of people have been displaced.

The defeat of the M23 Armed Group is the priority of President Felix Chesikdi. Although many peacekeepers are currently present in the country, including the United Nations Mission (MONUSCO), M23 managed to seize At least two main cities – Guma and Bocavo – in a Lightning. It is currently closing in a third – Walikale, a main mining center.

Dispute with neighboring Rwanda adds an additional dimension to the conflict. The United Nations and the United States accused separately Rwanda From M23 support and providing them with the forces. They also claim that the M23 group aims to smuggle gold, colors and other minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The President of Rwanda Paul Kagame denies any involvement with the M23, but in the past he justifies the sending of Rwandan soldiers to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect the Congolese Tutsi from alleged discrimination. The number of minorities fled from Rwanda in 1994 in the wake of a Genocide It was implemented by members of the majority of Huto.

Rwanda also accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of harboring Huto armed groups participating in genocide. During the Congolese civil wars, United Nations reports concluded that both Rwanda and its ally, Uganda, have looted mineral resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Analysts fear that the scenario will play again, this time by M23 control over the lucrative mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The European Union, which signed a deal with Rwanda to supply 3tg Mineraals in February 2024, is now being canceled. Rwanda currently provides about 30 percent of Tantalum in the world. The European Union has similar agreements with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Many European countries and the United States have imposed sanctions in recent weeks on the main Rwandan officials who say they are linked to current violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and called on the Kagame government to withdraw forces.

How will the United States benefit from a deal with the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Analysts say Washington can benefit from direct access to government -owned minerals.

Former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Joseph Kabella, negotiated many mineral deals for the sub -structure with China, although those that criticized their lack of transparency and failure to provide what she promised. Currently, Chinese companies dominate the investment scene in the mineral industry in DRC. Nine of the largest cobalt mining in southern Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Of mines in those areas, half of the Chinese operators run.

In the era of President TSHISECEDI, the DRC government appears to be ready to stay away from China and invite other players to own and operate mines. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed deals with the European Union and India in the past two years. This week, a spokesman for the Democratic Republic of the Congo told Patrick Moyaya Reuters that the country was “ready” and that the United States, in particular, would be welcome.

He said: “If today, American investors are interested in bringing to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is clear that they will find a space … The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reserves available and it will also be good for the American Capital to invest here.”

However, analyst Van Dalin said it is unlikely that the United States will seek to possess mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as the Congolese politicians suggested, because this means that Washington “will play catch up with” with China only.

He said: “I do not expect a scenario as any financial agreement changes the scene of the local security in the short term or the dominance of China in the sector.”

He added that the most likely scenario will see the United States buy directly from the government, while its opponent, China, still runs mines. This approach would also prevent any possible “confrontation” of the United States of China on Earth.

What will happen next?

The two countries were already strengthening an increasing relationship under the administration of former President Joe Biden, but it is unclear whether the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States would sign any deals.

Although there are no American companies operating in the country, The United States is invested in the labeto corridor, An infrastructure project that includes the construction of railways and ports to export the minerals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo through the neighboring Angola.

Analysts say, under Trump, this relationship is scheduled to become the most traditional, and Ukraine negotiations have shown.

However, experts also say that it is still unclear how DRC’s new US military equipment will change the continuous war path, as M23 continues to advance towards Kinshasa.

Experts say such support is likely to enhance the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to reform its weak to a medium -term army.