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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⚡ NEWS DR Congo Creates Paramilitary Mining Guard The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced the creation of a paramilitary force to secure its mining sector. Backed by funding from the US and UAE, the unit aims to protect operations and reassure investors amid intensifying global competition for critical minerals. 📰 https://www.france24.com/en/dr-congo-creates-paramilitary-mining-guard #USA #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire