DRC – minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has large reserves of cobalt, gold, gems, copper, timber, and uranium. However, the most valuable resource that the DRC possess is its large reserve of diamonds. Diamonds essentially serve as a pillar to the DRC's struggling economy. * The Town of Beni Beni lies within the North Kivu region… Continue reading DRC – minerals

Goma Airport – SA Airforce plane crashed – C-130BZ

  South African plane carrying 67 people crashes, catches fire at Goma Airport in DRC.   No one was injured during the incident and circumstances surrounding the crash were being investigated, said Dlamini.    The aircraft was transporting 59 passengers and eight crew members from the UN mission when its left engine caught fire upon landing, said… Continue reading Goma Airport – SA Airforce plane crashed – C-130BZ