AFRICA’S “world war” took a small step towards peace last week with a new deal between the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. But that doesn’t mean the rampant exploitation of central Africa’s natural resources and the suffering of its people will end. The peace deal could even fuel the conflict by encouraging companies who trade in DRC’s minerals to return to the area.
The four-year civil war has claimed the lives of some 3 million people and displaced millions more. The bewildering mix of rebel factions is supported by five neighbouring countries. But despite its…
