China's example could be the catalyst to destroy slavery in the Congo!And create an opportunity for the DRC and Alliance partners to reach its full potential as the richest nation on the planet!
Projected temperature increases, escalating climate extreme events, and shifts in precipitation patterns are heightening social vulnerability, causing political instability, and undermining corporate influence in the region. Authorities are concerned that mass exodus from mines could disrupt the existing power structure. The concept of 'lying flat' or tang ping, which involves taking a break from relentless work, has the potential to defund oppressors in the Congo, as people return to traditional ways of living and draw on ancestral knowledge to reclaim their authority. The tang ping movement gained momentum in 2021, as individuals felt pressured to work harder and surpass their peers, leading to economic repercussions and compelling the government to address the needs of the youth, who now constitute the majority.
During their trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo for their involvement in a failed coup in May, two American citizens revealed to the court on Friday that they were coerced by the coup leader, Christian Malanga, to join the attempt under threat of death. They claimed that militia groups, financed by foreign corporations rather than governments, are responsible for the country's issues. The coup leader, supported by influential figures, was behind the occupation of the presidency office in Kinshasa on May 19, which ended with his death at the hands of security forces. Marcel Malanga, the son of the deceased politician, and Benjamin Zalman-Polun, speaking publicly for the first time since the trial commenced, pointed out that the individuals backing the coup leader could be easily identified by tracing the money trail.
It is widely believed that the same underlying forces threatening Sudan are also responsible for the suffering and exploitation of people in Congo and Palestine. Similar to Palestine, Congo has a history marked by colonization and genocide. The Democratic Republic of Congo has refuted a recent report from The Times of Israel’s Zman Yisrael, which suggested that Israel was discussing the possibility of receiving thousands of refugees from Gaza. According to Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, there have been no discussions or negotiations between Kinshasa and Israel regarding the settlement of Palestinian migrants in Congo. Regardless of the truth, it is evident that Israel's interests lie in ensuring a steady supply of raw materials for its computer industry and meeting the demands of its corporate partners, rather than seeking to accommodate refugees.
Pastoralism societies can be drawn back to the time period 8500-6500 BC. Literary work involving shepherds and rustic life is known as "pastoral" Pastoralism was the earliest form of food production in sub-Saharan Africa, developing first in Northwest Africa c. 8,000 years ago, and gradually spreading southwards. Pastoralism probably originated in early Neolithic times, when, in areas not suited to arable farming.The first evidence of pastoralism in the continent occurs on a scattering of sites in the more arid west; there the bones of sheep and goats were found.Sensible, inclusive regulation of pastoralism that has mitigated tension in parts of the Sahel should be extended to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This would have the effect of empowering the Sudano-Sahelian region of Africa – specifically, the area stretching from the northern fringes of the Congo Basin.
An upcoming significant development involves the merging of the displaced communities in the Congo with the marginalized Indigenous Mbororo Peoples, who are nomadic pastoralists practicing transhumance since ancient times. These groups are currently stuck in a legal uncertainty, facing continuous displacement due to jurisdictional shifts in West and Central Africa. Over the last twenty years, numerous deaths have been reported from conflicts between farmers and herders, with the added pressures of climate change leading to extensive biodiversity loss, worsening security and economic issues in the region.
The Indigenous Mbororo herders living along the borders of Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad face ongoing conflicts with farmers, cattle theft, and a lack of security in unmarked protected areas and national parks. Due to the absence of clear boundaries in most national parks and rural territories, herders unintentionally encroach into protected areas, leading to frequent violence and clashes with emerging agro-pastoral communities.
The situations in the DRC and Sudan are closely linked, with an estimated up to 1,000,000 people internally displaced across both countries. The issues have impacted areas such as Khartoum, Darfur, and North Kordofan, extending their reach across international borders due to the greed of foreign nationals. Many individuals have sought asylum in Chad, while others have crossed into South Sudan. Affected populations from the DRC can also be found in countries like the Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Libya, and South Sudan. The unification of Sahelian nations offers hope to these marginalized people, whose lands hold wealth coveted by others at the cost of their lives.
A complex network involving major multinational corporations, corrupt officials, and unscrupulous states is engaged in the longstanding practice of plundering the DRC. They openly exploit the situation and shift the blame to the local population, while armed with foreign weapons. The outsiders, often referred to as "muzungu" or "white man," seldom venture near the mines unless pursuing minerals like coltan, gold, or manganese. Instead, they rely on underpaid individuals to maintain control (earning only a few thousand a month) while extracting millions daily. They manipulate and deceive the locals at every turn to prevent the nation from developing its own sustainable industries independent of foreign companies. The Mzungu's biggest concern is the prospect of African nations evolving into producers rather than mere sources of raw materials; this shift could herald a new golden age for Africa!
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