The U.S. is considering partnerships with the Congo to boost its critical minerals supply. Congo, rich in cobalt, lithium, and uranium, is fighting Rwanda-backed rebels. Congolese officials are seeking diversified partnerships,

The United States is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with Congo, the State Department said in a statement to Reuters on Sunday, after a Congolese senator contacted U.S. officials to pitch a minerals-for-security deal.

"The United States is open to discussing partnerships in this sector that are aligned with the Trump Administration's America First Agenda," a State Department spokesperson said,

The United States is considering a critical minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a State Department statement. This follows outreach from a Congolese senator proposing

The United States is in discussions with the Democratic Republic of the Congo about a potential agreement on mining key resources, which could enhance support for the government in Kinshasa, according to the "Financial Times.