Congolese Presidency of the Security Council: How Kinshasa Wants to Impose Natural Resources as a Peace Issue

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, holding the UN Security Council presidency in July 2026, aims to center natural resources in peace and security discussions. Kinshasa pushes for binding resolutions on mineral traceability and combating illegal exploitation. This initiative seeks to reduce resource-related conflicts in eastern DRC and promote transparent management of natural wealth.