America plans to invest a lot of money in Congo. They want to dig up the valuable rocks under the country's ground. The top Africa helper for President Trump went there Thursday to discuss this big plan. Congo needs help because rebel fighters from Rwanda keep taking parts of the east side of the country. These rebels have grabbed large pieces of land this year.
America shocked many countries Wednesday by saying it would add extra costs to things people sell them. Last month, it said it might trade protection for Congo's special minerals. A Congo lawmaker asked them about this deal first. Mr. Boulos, the US helper, met with Congo's President Tshisekedi. They agreed on how to move ahead with the deal.
Nobody has shared exactly what this deal includes yet. Congo has lots of stuff like cobalt and lithium, which make cell phones and electric cars work. Right now, China controls most of these minerals. We don't know how America will work there, but Boulos said US companies will help. He promised they would act honestly and make local areas richer.
A Congo lawmaker named Joseph Bangakya told news people that his group writes new rules. These rules will make business easier in Congo. "Our country must trade with America," he said. The US also wants peace in east Congo. Thousands have died there. Many more had to run away from their homes. The rebels took over the two largest cities in east Congo.
Boulos talked about making peace last a long time. He said Congo should keep all its land and stay free to rule itself. He finished by saying that money and jobs can't grow without safety first. Both countries hope this partnership brings calm and wealth to places that need both badly. They must work through many hard problems to reach these goals.
America shocked many countries Wednesday by saying it would add extra costs to things people sell them. Last month, it said it might trade protection for Congo's special minerals. A Congo lawmaker asked them about this deal first. Mr. Boulos, the US helper, met with Congo's President Tshisekedi. They agreed on how to move ahead with the deal.
Nobody has shared exactly what this deal includes yet. Congo has lots of stuff like cobalt and lithium, which make cell phones and electric cars work. Right now, China controls most of these minerals. We don't know how America will work there, but Boulos said US companies will help. He promised they would act honestly and make local areas richer.
A Congo lawmaker named Joseph Bangakya told news people that his group writes new rules. These rules will make business easier in Congo. "Our country must trade with America," he said. The US also wants peace in east Congo. Thousands have died there. Many more had to run away from their homes. The rebels took over the two largest cities in east Congo.
Boulos talked about making peace last a long time. He said Congo should keep all its land and stay free to rule itself. He finished by saying that money and jobs can't grow without safety first. Both countries hope this partnership brings calm and wealth to places that need both badly. They must work through many hard problems to reach these goals.
