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Ted J Butler: Blood Cobalt & African Deal: Trump, China, and the Battle for Africa’s Mineral Wealth
Michael and Ted J Butler discuss the complexities of doing business in Africa's mining sector, focusing on Ted's article "Blood Cobalt and the Art of the African Deal," which critiques Trump's efforts to position himself as a peacemaker in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to challenge China's control over critical mineral resources. Ted is skeptical about the peace deal, seeing it as more about appearances than addressing deep-rooted corruption and conflict in the region.
They explore the history of US and European exploitation and intervention in Africa, particularly in Congo…
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