Africa Intelligence Brief for August 10: DR Congo is testing its cobalt exports for uranium after an investigation alleged thousands of tonnes left unmeasured, while Zambia votes on Thursday on whether its copper has paid off.
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief August 10
Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, August 10, 2026
Key Facts
—Uranium inquiry DR Congo will test its cobalt exports after research estimated that thousands of tonnes of uranium left the country as a by-product over two decades.
—Sixty days Kinshasa has given itself sixty days to assess health and environmental risks, and will consult the international nuclear watchdog.
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