Exposing the Roots of Conflict in Eastern Congo
We highlight the involvement of foreign-backed armed groups — including M23 — in destabilizing eastern Congo. This includes raising global awareness of external state support, illegal resource extraction, and mass displacement caused by these actors.
Advocating for Stronger U.S. Engagement and Accountability
We work to influence U.S. foreign policy to prioritize peace, human rights, and justice in Congo. This includes calling for sanctions, arms embargoes, and greater scrutiny of international deals that benefit from conflict.
Empowering Congolese Voices and Diaspora Action
We connect Congolese voices worldwide with allies and policymakers. Through advocacy, education, and coordinated action, we aim to create lasting change rooted in sovereignty, justice, and dignity for the Congolese people.
About us
The US-CONGO STRATEGIC NETWORK (USCSN) is a non-partisan advocacy group focused on strengthening U.S.-Congo relations and promoting peace, justice, and sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We expose foreign-backed violence, fight for ethical U.S. policy, and amplify Congolese voices in Washington. Through lobbying, awareness campaigns, and strategic partnerships, we work to end exploitation and support lasting stability in Congo.
Congo’s future matters — and we’re here to defend it.
“The Land of Riches and Scars”
In the heart of Africa lies a country so rich in natural beauty and resources that the world cannot look away — the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its rivers are mighty, its forests vast, and beneath its soil lie treasures: gold, coltan, cobalt — the minerals that power the modern world.
But Congo’s riches have become its curse.
For years, armed groups have fought over control of these resources. In the eastern regions, rebels backed by neighboring countries, especially Rwanda, have left villages burning and families displaced. One group, the M23, has been causing particular pain, advancing with weapons and fear, all while claiming to protect a “minority” — a claim many say is just a mask for exploitation.
The Congolese people, especially in North Kivu, live in daily uncertainty. Schools are empty. Mothers hide their children from violence. And though the United Nations is there, its blue helmets often stand still — watching more than acting.
Meanwhile, international powers trade silence for profit. Technology companies buy Congo’s minerals without asking who mined them or how many lives were lost for every phone or electric car battery.
Yet, in the midst of all this, the spirit of the Congolese endures. Youth groups protest. Women speak out. Churches pray. And a movement is rising — one that demands peace, dignity, and justice.
Congo is not just a land of war. It is a land of hope, resilience, and a future worth fighting for.