“Fight against the financing of the M23 terrorist group: withdrawal of mining rights from certain companies in the Haut-Uele province”
The chairman of the board of directors of the Mining Cadastre (CAMI), Crispin Mbindule, recently announced a strong measure in the fight against the financing of the terrorist group M23. Indeed, certain companies operating in the Haut-Uele province will see their mining rights withdrawn due to their alleged involvement in the financing of this armed group.
According to Crispin Mbindule, these companies would be used by Corneille Nangaa, former president of the CENI and current ally of the M23, to finance the activities of this rebellion. He declared: “We have learned that Nangaa is financing the M23 movement from certain companies operating in the Haut-Uele province and that these companies are in its management through intermediaries. We will tell you call to reveal the names and we will propose to the supervisory ministry that we can withdraw the mining rights from these companies. We cannot accept that Mr. Nangaa can use the country’s wealth against the Congolese people.”
This decision follows a series of measures taken by the Congolese authorities to combat the financing of armed groups in the region. The M23 terrorist group, the secular arm of the Rwandan army, occupies several localities in the province of North Kivu and constitutes a major threat to the stability of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It is important to emphasize that Corneille Nangaa is also the founder of the political-military movement “Alliance Fleuve Congo” and is accused of having created mining companies managed by intermediaries to finance the M23. This decision to withdraw mining rights from these companies therefore constitutes an important step in the fight against the financing of armed groups and the preservation of the country’s resources for the benefit of the Congolese population.
This measure of withdrawal of mining rights aims to deprive these armed groups of any source of income and to put an end to their harmful influence in the region. It demonstrates the Congolese government’s commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring the security of local populations.
It is essential to continue efforts in this direction in order to guarantee peace and stability in the region and to allow the Congolese to benefit from their country’s natural resources for their economic and social development. The withdrawal of mining rights from these companies sends a strong message: the DRC will not tolerate the use of its wealth to finance terrorist groups.
In conclusion, the decision to withdraw mining rights from certain companies in the Haut-Uele province is an important step in the fight against the financing of the terrorist group M23. It demonstrates the determination of the Congolese government to combat terrorism and preserve the country’s natural resources for the benefit of its population. It is crucial to continue to take strong measures to ensure peace and stability in the region and enable the economic and social development of the DRC.