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Backed by senior officials at the National Security Council and the State Department, US operator Virtus Minerals must still secure the approval of Félix Tshisekedi's government to proceed to the acquisition of Chemaf's copper and cobalt mines. In Kinshasa, American pressure has provoked mistrust and unease at the highest levels of the state.
As the head of state takes up the AU chair today, he has positioned numerous officials to ensure the success of this sensitive mission. While the strengthened embassy in Addis Ababa will be heavily involved, other diplomats based in Europe and the United States will also have a role to play.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force have been in intense discussions with defence suppliers for several weeks. The aim is to strengthen the armed forces in the short term in order to strike at terrorist groups.
