Cobalt.

The cobalt mining crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries reveals a deep humanitarian and environmental disaster. As the DRC supplies about 70% of the world’s cobalt—essential for electric vehicles and electronics—millions face toxic exposure, unsafe labor, child exploitation, and polluted water and soil. Yet, this tragedy presents opportunities to heal: By investing in people and planet together, Africa can transform its resource wealth into a foundation for resilience, innovation, and shared prosperity—turning today’s cobalt crisis into a story of hope for the continent’s future.