GRITtv: Kambale Musavuli: The World Needs Congo

"The democratic Republic of the Congo is literally and figuratively the heart of Africa. The country of 65 million people straddles the equator and is bordered by 9 other countries. It is the size of Western Europe and the fulcrum on which the entire African continent swings. Barack Obama proclaims, If Africa is to achieve its promise, resolving the problem in the Congo will be critical. Congo is arguably the richest country on the planet in terms of natural resources. It is the storehouse of strategic and precious minerals that are vital to the functioning of modern society … Ordinary people throughout the globe can play a critical role in bringing about change in the Congo. We all benefit from Congo's wealth and have a responsibility to make sure we are not benefiting at the expense of the people. We all must get involved by demanding that our leaders make Congo a priority, hold our corporations accountable and support Congolese institutions fighting for peace, justice and human dignity. Join the global movement by visiting us at congoweek.org." Kambale Musavuli is student coordinator for Friends of the Congo.