Congo Praises US Partnership as Critical Minerals Race Intensifies

Africa · Central Key Facts —Strategic Partner. The US–DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in December 2025 designates the DRC a “strategic partner” of the United States. —Cobalt Dominance. The DRC holds more than 70% of global cobalt reserves and produces roughly 70–80% of the world’s supply, essential for EV batteries and defence systems. —Copper Output.…