The Great Lake region of Central Africa is geologically rich in technological metals extracted from minerals used for laptops, mobile phones, magnets, and batteries. Recent investigations point to the smuggling of vast quantities of minerals in Central Africa that are then used in the supply chains of numerous tech giants, involving various crimes, including human rights violations, direct or indirect support to armed groups, corruption, and money laundering. Among these countries, the Democratic Republic of Congo is alleged to have lost close to $1 billion in illegally smuggled minerals. This speaks to the mineral sovereignty of countries and the protection of public interest in the Central Africa region.
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