Congo-Kinshasa: Rights Group Raises Red Flag Over U.S.$880 Million DR Congo Mining Deal

Cash from a lucrative mining deal in DR Congo could be diverted towards President Joseph Kabila's operations, a London based rights organisation has warned.

In its latest report, Global Witness revealed the DRC government last year signed over royalty rights in a company operated by giant London-listed commodities trader Glencore.

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