Geopolitical Tensions Rise Over Congo's Mineral Wealth Amid Archive Dispute
A geopolitical struggle has emerged over colonial-era archives stored at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren, Belgium, which contain detailed geological surveys of the Democratic Republic of Congo's mineral wealth. These documents, dating back to the colonial period, are at the center of a dispute involving the DRC, Belgium, and an American mining company, KoBold Metals. The company, backed by prominent figures in global technology and finance, seeks access to these archives to accelerate mineral exploration in the DRC. However, the AfricaMuseum has refused, citing ethical concerns and ongoing digitization efforts in partnership with Congolese authorities. 
