How green tech is fuelling a war in Africa – video | Democratic Republic of the Congo

Global demand for smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles has led to increased demand for minerals like cobalt and coltan, essential for their batteries, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo being a major source. However, the extraction of these minerals in the DRC is fueling a civil war, causing human suffering. Western powers and companies are complicit in this exploitation, highlighting the ethical dilemma of benefiting from technology at the expense of others.

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