G7 & Democratic Republic of the Congo

G7: The G7 leaders have issued a joint call for a strong and coordinated global response to the Ebola outbreak, committing financial and technical support.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Ebola outbreak is centered in an isolated, conflict-affected area in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, making containment and medical treatment challenging. The country is also affected by ongoing conflict hampering public health measures.

G7: G7 finance ministers agreed on the need for action to tackle trade imbalances and address the economic fallout from the Iran war, including supporting vulnerable countries and diversifying critical mineral supplies.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a recipient of aid affected by increased fuel prices and truck shortages in Kenya.

G7: The G7 presidency, currently held by France, has prioritized diversifying critical mineral supplies, aligning with the European Union's stockpile initiative.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> has successfully used stockpiling and export quotas for cobalt to boost mining revenue, but faces risks of long-term demand erosion.