19 min
Congo Is Bleeding(3): An Economic War Afrikana Podcast
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- Documentary
Cobalt is an essential mineral used in the manufacturing of batteries used to power phones, computers and electric cars. Demand for cobalt is on the rise as the world tends to turn towards clean renewable(electric) energy.
It is reported however, that about 80 percent of the earth’s cobalt is deposited in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This episode follows the direct and indirect exploitation of the DRC by international bodies and companies like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and Tesla and how this exploitation support the current genocide in the Congo.
FEATURING:
Maman Christelle (@maman.christelle on IG) , Kambale Musavuli (@kambakem on IG), Sylvestre Mido (@sylvestremido)
CREATED & PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy (@jae_yalley on IG & Twitter), for AMBC.
(@the_ambc on IG & Twitter)
The AMBC is not-for-profit independent creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this podcast by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
We accept donations as it aids the continuation of this project. For donation, partnership and collaboration, feel free to send us a DM on any of our socials or e-mail us: africanmbc@gmail.com.
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Cobalt is an essential mineral used in the manufacturing of batteries used to power phones, computers and electric cars. Demand for cobalt is on the rise as the world tends to turn towards clean renewable(electric) energy.
It is reported however, that about 80 percent of the earth’s cobalt is deposited in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This episode follows the direct and indirect exploitation of the DRC by international bodies and companies like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and Tesla and how this exploitation support the current genocide in the Congo.
FEATURING:
Maman Christelle (@maman.christelle on IG) , Kambale Musavuli (@kambakem on IG), Sylvestre Mido (@sylvestremido)
CREATED & PRODUCED BY:
Drc. Jaèy (@jae_yalley on IG & Twitter), for AMBC.
(@the_ambc on IG & Twitter)
The AMBC is not-for-profit independent creative body armed with the purpose of telling firsthand African stories through creative and innovative media means. We pride ourselves in the production of quality contents that informs, educates; promote culture and celebrates diversities withing the African societies. You can support this podcast by giving us a 5 star rating review on Apple Podcasts or subscribing to us on Spottily, Audiomack or wherever you stream your podcast.
We accept donations as it aids the continuation of this project. For donation, partnership and collaboration, feel free to send us a DM on any of our socials or e-mail us: africanmbc@gmail.com.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ambc/message
19 min