Deadly Chaos in Congo’s Rubaya Mines Exposes Global Neglect and Threats to American Interests

In the northeastern mining zone of Rubaya, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a catastrophic landslide has claimed the lives of at least 300 people, including artisanal miners and nearby families. This tragic event is yet another grim chapter in a region plagued by rebel control, regulatory failure, and international neglect. The landslide struck on Saturday amid heavy rains at the Gakombe mining site within Masisi territory. The disaster follows two previous deadly collapses just weeks apart — underscoring a pattern of chaos fueled by the grip of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel militia over this mineral-rich area. How Can...