Why kill the Congolese people for their resources when they have never opposed sharing them?
They had offered their resources, their labor, and their very lives under the brutal duress of the colonial regime. Their resistance was not against sharing but against the barbarity of theft.
"You need not kill us for critical and strategic minerals. We've been through this with rubber plantation and copper mining. That's not the right way to do business. You can come, install your manufacturing in the Congo, and utilize its natural resources. You need not have us, the Congolese people, killed to access what lies beneath our soil. You are welcome to come, work alongside us, and prosper from Congo's wealth, marvel at its vibrant fauna and flora, immerse yourselves in the richness of our cultures, and embrace the warmth of our people."
About the Author
Tongele N. Tongele is originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and lives and works in the United States of America. His teaching and writings reflect his multifaceted life as an engineer, an educator, and a passionate advocate for science and technology that benefit humanity, making life better for everyone on planet Earth, where people can live with dignity and mutual appreciation and respect.
