Petuuche spoke about CCSSA, the June summit, Shri’s Buddha weeps and footprints, and asawg! Thank you Petuuche.

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The world speaks about nuclear power but rarely does it speak about where it began for Congo.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is not just rich in cobalt and coltan, it is also historically tied to uranium, the very mineral that helped shape the nuclear age. From Congo, came the resources that fuelled global power, yet its people were left with poverty, displacement, and silence.

A painful truth is discovered; the exploitation of Congo did not end with colonialism, it evolved. Today, the same patterns continue:

-Communities being pushed off their land
-Environments destroyed by extraction
-Foreign interests profiting from Congo’s wealth
-Local populations left without protection or benefit

Congo’s minerals power the world, from batteries to nuclear energy, yet Congolese communities continue to bear the cost.

Africa holds significant uranium resources and has long been central to global energy systems, but the benefits rarely reach its people.
This is not just about mining. This is about justice, sovereignty, and historical accountability.

The story of Congo must be told in full, from uranium to cobalt. The voices of its people must be centred. The world must confront the systems that continue to exploit it.
Congo is not a resource to be extracted, it is a living nation of people who deserve dignity, protection, and a voice that is heard.

SOURCED FROM : CULTURAL SURVIVAL