Ep 2: The New Scramble – How Africa’s Minerals Became the Frontline of the AI War | DRC-Rwanda Deal

The U.S.-brokered peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda isn’t just about ending war, it’s about gaining access to the critical minerals that power artificial intelligence. From cobalt and coltan to lithium and gold, Africa’s mineral wealth has become the battlefield in a global race between China, the U.S., Europe, and tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia.In this episode of Not Just Observers, Zainab Taonga Chirwa breaks down the truth behind the June 2025 DRC-Rwanda "peace" deal. Why cobalt is the new oil in the AI economy? How African countries like Zimbabwe and the DRC are negotiating for sovereignty. The rise of Africa’s AI infrastructure, including Africa’s first Nvidia-backed AI factory. How civil society can drive "mineral diplomacy from below"This isn’t just a geopolitical drama, it’s a call to rethink African agency, technology, and justice.Subscribe for more episodes exploring tech, power, and policy from an African perspective.Dive deeper on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-1652... Follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Spotify & YouTube: @StrangersX