Congo's President Has Been Re-Elected. His Climate Policy Will Have Global Significance.

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi has been re-elected, giving him a significant role in global efforts to combat climate change due to Congo's vast forests and mineral reserves. Congo is a major producer of cobalt, a key metal in electric vehicle batteries, and is home to half of Africa's forests and peatlands that store and absorb carbon dioxide. The US has been seeking to secure supplies of strategic minerals from Africa, including Congo, to limit rising temperatures and reduce China's dominance in the electric vehicle supply chain. However, Congo's government prioritizes generating revenue and creating jobs, including from oil and gas reserves, despite concerns about the impact on the environment. [Extracted from the article]

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