DRC
Erik Prince's private security force is reportedly operating in the DRC, assisting the army in securing Uvira against rebels, sparking debate on international law and mercenary use. Meanwhile, reports indicate the DRC army continues collaboration with the FDLR, a militia linked to the [----] genocide.
About DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a Central African nation facing significant political instability, conflict, and humanitarian challenges.
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The most influential creators that mention DRC in the last [--] hours
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| @fidodrc | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @oluwakso | [--] | [------] | [--] | [------] |
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| @discorecordingcompany | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
| @msrachelforlittles | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [------] |
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| @3dbotmaker | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [------] |
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Current Value: 75%
Daily Average: 64%
[--] Month: 71% +2%
[--] Months: 71% -1%
[--] Year: 71% +37%
1-Year High: 92% on 2025-11-01
1-Year Low: 7% on 2025-03-10
Most Supportive Themes:
- Peace Efforts and Diplomacy: (30%) Discussions and meetings focused on mediating peace in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region, involving African Union mediators and heads of state.
- Humanitarian Aid and Support: (25%) Calls for increased humanitarian access and aid for displaced populations in the eastern DRC, with the EU mobilizing significant funds.
- Regional Security and Stability: (20%) Focus on the security situation in eastern DRC, with discussions involving various African nations and international bodies to foster stability.
Most Critical Themes:
- Conflict and Violence: (40%) Reports of attacks, massacres, and ongoing fighting involving rebel groups like M23 and ISIL-linked entities, leading to civilian casualties and displacement.
- Human Rights Abuses and Exploitation: (35%) Concerns over human rights abuses, including the exploitation of cobalt miners and violence against specific communities like the Banyamulenge.
- Political Instability and Governance: (25%) Underlying political instability and governance issues that contribute to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in the DRC.
Top DRC News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
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"'Cobalt Red' describes the 'horror show' of mining the element in the DRC : Goats and Soda : NPR Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions for workers as a "horror show.""
News Link @NPR 2023-12-10T16:00Z 7.8M followers, 5.7M engagements
"Glencore to pay $180m over DRC corruption claims The commodities company reached an agreement over bribery allegations spanning from [----] to 2018"
News Link @AJEnglish 2022-12-06T14:43Z 9.1M followers, 218.3K engagements
Top DRC Social Posts
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"@France24_en AU has to sanction Paul and Rwanda It's very bad that they both have ensures DRC does not function"
X Link @UburuKacha 2026-02-16T16:40Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"FIFA ruling for Nigeria will cause chaos. DRC beat Cameroon then beat Nigeria on the pitch. If you flip the final do you replay the whole road to the final too You cannot rewrite football like a spreadsheet. DRC should go to the play off. #DRC"
X Link @oluwakso 2026-02-16T15:51Z 23.5K followers, 15.9K engagements
"Trumps senior adviser Massad Boulos (@US_SrAdvisorAF) reiterated that the Washington accords between #Rwanda and the #DRC were only the launchpad for the peace process and that they complement the Doha track between AFC/M23 and Kinshasa which still needs to be completed for a comprehensive peace agreement. The Tshisekedi regime which had hoped to sidestep the Doha process is in for a rude awakening. Cc: @albcontact @SugiraMireille @CoulibalyBojana @bbisimwa @RealManziWilly @AlexMvuka At the UN Security Council meeting on the DRC China said the quiet part out loud: The Doha process must be"
X Link @IsabelleKarake 2026-02-16T15:30Z [----] followers, 30.8K engagements
"Why Rwandas defensive measures on DRC border are not optional Rwanda has repeatedly been the target of cross-border attacks artillery shelling armed incursions and airspace violations originating from Congolese territoryoften involving not only militias but also the Congolese army and the Kinshasa-backed FDLR genocidal forces. Why Rwandas defensive measures on DRC border are not optional For years Rwanda has been accused of destabilizing the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) an accusation that obscures a far more persistent and well-documented reality. Rwanda has repeatedly"
X Link @NoelKambanda 2026-02-16T15:08Z 80.3K followers, [----] engagements
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