Blackwater Founder Reaches a Security Deal With DR Congo

Erik Prince, a businessman and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has reportedly agreed to help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secure and tax its vast mineral wealth.According to Reuters, he reached the agreement before the M23 rebel group launched a major offensive in January 2025 that saw them seize key cities in eastern Congo, including Goma. Two sources close to Prince, a Congolese official, and two diplomats confirmed new discussions, focusing on improving tax collection and reducing cross-border smuggling of valuable minerals.With the cash leaks in Congo's mining sector, there’s a desperate need for structure," said one source. Despite no confirmed links to the U.S. government or military, security contractors remain a possible option ...Full story available on Benzinga.comWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Benzinga Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Benzinga