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: A major landslide at a coltan mine in Masisi killed over 200 people, including many children, in March 2026.
: The rainforest is the second largest in the world, teeming with over 10,000 animal species and 600 types of trees. 💎 The Resource Paradox : A major landslide at a coltan mine
: The US recently backed a new paramilitary guard to secure mining sites and signed a controversial deal to send "third-country" deportees to the DRC. 🎷 Culture & Life 🎷 Culture & Life : The DRC is
: The DRC is the only country where you can see Bonobos , alongside endangered mountain and lowland gorillas. 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events While the
: The country produces roughly 70% of the world’s cobalt and a massive share of its coltan, both essential for smartphone and EV batteries.
: The Congo River alone holds about 13% of global hydroelectric potential . 🏗️ 2026 Crisis & Current Events
While the DRC is potentially one of the world's richest countries due to its minerals, it remains one of the poorest in terms of GDP per capita.
