The establishment of a US and UAE-backed paramilitary guard in DR Congo's mines is a significant act of foreign military involvement.

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⚡ NEWS DR Congo Establishes US-Backed Paramilitary Guard for Mines The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to create a paramilitary force backed by the United States to secure mining areas rich in critical minerals, amidst ongoing struggles with rebel groups for control of these strategic reserves. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/27/dr-congo-to-establish-us-uae-backed-paramilitary-guard-for-mines?traffic_source=rss #USA #Military #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

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