Congo’s Fight for Justice: Bazeli Mbo on M23, Rwanda, International Complicity, and Corporate Greed

Hannah Claire Smith and Deema Tamimi sit down with Bazeli Mbo, a civil society leader from DR Congo, to unpack the escalating violence in Eastern Congo, including the resurgence of the M23 militia. Bazeli sheds light on the deepening humanitarian crisis, the geopolitical forces at play, and the complicity of international actors—particularly Rwanda and Western nations. The conversation explores how corporate greed, especially within the tech industry, fuels the conflict through the exploitation of Congo’s vast resources. They also emphasize the power of narrative change, the role of the diaspora, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the fight for peace and justice in Congo.