Congo M23 rebels claim control of smartphone mineral mining town – by Sonia Rolley, Erikas Mwisi Kambale and Ange Kasongo (Reuters/CNBC Africa – May 2, 2024) republicofmining.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from republicofmining.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of Rubaya, a key mining town for the smartphone mineral coltan, following days of intense fighting, a rebel spokesperson said.
WARNING: Graphic images. Policing minister Chris Philp seemed to ask whether Rwanda is a different country to Congo - prompting laughter and disbelief from the audience.