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The African teams are very naive; playing in the final stage of the World Cup without ambition is better than not taking part in the competition. The South Africans have reached this stage without a fighting spirit, wasting time as if they were winning.
It’s good that the other African teams that are still in the competition have a fighting spirit and don’t expect extra time or the big penalties.
The competition continues, and let’s have better performance from the remaining teams
#Morroco
#Ghana
#DRC
#Senegal
#Cape Verde

⚠️ U.S. Struggles to Secure Congo’s Strategic Minerals Amid Conflict

The United States is facing major challenges in de-risking access to critical minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — despite a strategic pact designed to reduce reliance on China.

The DRC’s vast deposits of cobalt, copper, lithium are crucial for EVs, batteries, tech supply chains and defense industries, but many key sites remain mired in conflict and instability, slowing progress and deterring Western investment.

🔎 Key Issues:
• Mineral assets are often located in war-zone territories with rebel presence.

• U.S. firms face strict compliance hurdles, slowing engagement compared with Chinese competitors that dominate ~70% of Congo’s mining sector.

• Legal, regulatory, and security obstacles continue to hamper deals.

💡 Market & Strategic Impact:
Access to Congo’s minerals remains central to global tech and clean-energy supply chains. Continued instability could delay EV battery production, energy transition projects, and weaken Western leverage vs. China in critical metals.

#DRC #CriticalMinerals #USChinaCompetition #GlobalMarkets #SupplyChainSecurity $USDC $XAG $BTC