DRC: Inside the mines sought by foreign armies and Trump - BBC Africa

The BBC has gained rare access to a mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, to speak to workers about conditions there. The mine contains 15% of the world’s coltan deposits - an ore essential in manufacturing many electronics, including smartphones. Eastern DRC has been riven by conflict between the Congolese army and M23 rebels, but a recent US-brokered peace deal struck between Rwanda and the DRC is bringing an end to the fighting. Donald Trump says the deal could also lead to American investment in Congolese mines. Reporter: Paul Njie Filmed by: Hassan Lali Produced by: Robert Kiptoo, Paul Njie & Hassan Lali Edited by: Mark Sedgwick Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/