U.S. backs railway project in Kolwezi to challenge China's control over Congo's critical minerals.

Kolwezi, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is a focal point in the U.S.-China competition over critical minerals like copper and cobalt. The U.S. is supporting the Lobito Corridor, a massive railway project, to counter China's dominant position in Africa's mining industry. Despite this, China remains in control, owning over 80% of Congo's copper mines. The project aims to benefit Angola, Congo, and Zambia, but the economic benefits for local Congolese remain limited.

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