Post #485

Why So Scared? 🤔 ✊ Cornel Nangaa, the leader of the AFC/M23 rebel alliance, publicly declared that the strategic agreement between the DRC and the U.S. on access to minerals is deeply flawed and unconstitutional. 🔸What’s interesting about this is everything—from the tone to the timing. First, Nangaa was noticeably restrained in his wording—even articles here on the same issue sound more aggressive than his accusations of the deal’s shortcomings. 🔸Second, although the agreement was signed long ago and Congolese authorities have already made significant progress under it (with parliamentary ratification scheduled for March!), the rebels’ official condemnationhas only just been voiced. ⭐️ This generally corresponds to AFC/M23’s strategy, aiming not just to seize territory but to establish full-fledged governing institutions—if not over all of the DRC, then at least in its eastern regions. So, if Nangaa speaks too loudly about the illegality of handing over mineral assets, his plan to build a "legitimate DRC 2.0" can hardly expect support—or even non-interference—from Washington. ➡️ Stay informed - @devilsbelow