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What's happening in Congo? A primer on the humanitarian crisis in Congo.

Pre-Colonial Congo. Congo's powerful kingdoms, like Luba and Kongo, thrived on trading valuable resources such as iron, ivory, and copper. This trade not only sustained the kingdoms but also spurred cultural exchange and regional development.

Colonial Congo. European colonial powers, notably King Leopold II of Belgium, exploited Congo during the rubber boom, leading to severe human rights abuses such as forced labor and atrocities. These atrocities resulted in millions of Congolese deaths.

Neo-Colonial Control. After Congo gained independence in 1960, Lumumba, its first prime minister, aimed to break from imperialism and advocate for pan-African solidarity, posing a threat to US interests. His assassination, backed by the US and Belgium, solidified neo-colonial control under Mobutu's regime.

Ongoing Crisis. Lumumba's murder still echoes in the DRC, where over 6 million have died since the 1990s. Exploitation thrives as multinational corporations profit from the country's vast resources, including crucial cobalt reserves, used in batteries of most electronic devices.

The Human Cost. Despite its wealth, the DRC remains among the world's five poorest nations, with 60 million living on less than $1.90 a day. Families endure unimaginable suffering from violence and displacement, while women and children face heightened vulnerability and exploitation in the crisis.

Speak Up. Advocate for conflict-free products from electronics manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, and Volkswagen, urging them to acknowledge their role in perpetuating this issue and demanding accountability.

Support. Back initiatives pressuring governments and multinational companies to disclose the origins of their products' minerals and uphold human rights standards in their supply chains.

Stand With. Stand in solidarity with communities affected by conflict minerals, supporting efforts to end the decades-long cycle of exploitation and violence in resource extraction.

Sources. D.R. Congo primer (2024) Friends of the Congo. Available at: https://friendsofthecongo.org/primer/

Kovalik, D. (2013) U.S. a factor in 6 million Congo deaths: Page 2015, People’s World. Available at: https://peoplesworld.org/article/us-a-factor-in-six-million-congo-deaths/

Gallina, G. (1819) Dress of the nobles of the Kingdom of Congo. Available at: https://mundurucu.com/images/tribes/africa/congo/?prod=151084.

Baloji, S. and Michel, F. Congo Far West. Retracing Charles Lemaire’s expedition, Africa Museum. Available at: https://air.africamuseum.be/air/multimedia/lemaire_jalbum/en/index.html.

Anele, U. (2023) The rubber genocide: How the quest for wealth by Belgian king Leopold II led to mass murder in Congo, TalkAfricana. Available at: https://talkafricana.com/king-leopold-rubber-genocide-in-congo/

BERRETTY , D. Patrice Lumumba, Getty Images. Available at: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/detail/news-photo/the-prime-minister-of-congo-kinshasa-patrice-lumumba-in-news-photo/120446328?adppopup=true.

The Blood Gold Mines of the Congo (2023). Available at: https://www.digest.tz/the-blood-gold-mines-of-the-congo/.

Wessels, J. Congolese girl. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jun/28/congo-abuses-drive-global-rise-in-sexual-violence-against-women.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CONGO?

Stay informed. Spread awareness. Donate. Organizations/People to Donate to:

Help Children To Orphanages & Provide Aid to Goma

Emergency Relief for displaced children in DRCongo

Help the Busimba Family Rebuild their lives

For Displaced People in North Kivu, DR Congo

For Displaced women in DRC

To create a fund and mutual aid chain to help orphans move to safer areas

Donate to FocusCongo

Donate to CongoFriends (PayPal)

Action Against Hunger

Eastern Congo Initiative

Resources to Learn About the DRC:

Thread to multiple books to understand what is happening in the DRC

Raising Consciousness About the Challenge of the Congo

A thread from 2019 talking about the situation in the DRC

A list created by trinityy777 to keep yourself up to date on what’s happening in the DRC

City of Joy Documentary (Content warning: mentions of rape and violence)

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MEGAN THEE STALLIONvia IGStory| March 27, 2024

MEGAN THEE STALLION via IG Story | March 27, 2024

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A plea for help: evacuating my family from Gaza.

Hello there! My family needs to leave Gaza out of necessity . I suffer from nightmares that are so closely resemble reality that I no longer Differentiate between reality and a dream.Thank you for taking your efforts and time in reading my plea. There are no words to describe the horrors unfolding in this place,never expected to find myself in this situation. Because of this horrible situation I have decided to come before you guys for a financial support so that I can evacuate my family from this hell that we are into.The funds will be strictly used for the evacuation . I will personally bear any additional expenses incurred.Your support will make a significant difference in alleviating the suffering of my family ,We urgently need any kind of support before it is to late. As time ticking away translates to lives lost in Gaza I'm here and ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have.Kindly reach out and connect with me

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