African states wary of potential repeal of “conflict minerals” rule

A possible plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend a rule on “conflict minerals” could help fund armed groups and contribute to a surge in unrest in central Africa, regional states said on Wednesday. Sources told Reuters last week that Trump planned to issue a directive targeting a Dodd-Frank rule that requires companies to … Continue reading African states wary of potential repeal of “conflict minerals” rule