# M23 on The No Agenda Show M23 comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2022 to December 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** November 2022 – December 2025 - **Related topics:** [Rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [Congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [Cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [Lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), [Angola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angola.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Democratic Republic Of Congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [Displacement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/displacement.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Congo Conflict, BBC "War President" Trump Label - **Episode:** [1825: MUK-Ultra](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-14 - **Time:** 1:56:32–2:01:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1825-muk-ultra/chapter/congo-conflict-bbc-war-president-trump-label.md The BBC has labeled Donald Trump the "war president" following the resumption of fighting between the DRC and Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Despite a U.S.-brokered peace deal, violence has escalated in South Kivu province. The reporting is criticized for its subtle linguistic "needling," framing the collapse of the ceasefire as a personal humiliation for Trump's foreign policy. Keywords: [democratic republic of congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-republic-of-congo.md), [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [m23](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m23.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Kenya Protests, Congo Mineral Wealth, and Chinese Influence in Africa - **Episode:** [1777: Java Shack](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-29 - **Time:** 34:08–37:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1777-java-shack/chapter/kenya-protests-congo-mineral-wealth-and-chinese-influence-in-africa.md Reports surface regarding Gen Z-led tax protests in Kenya and a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Analysts suggest that mineral wealth remains the primary driver of conflict in the Eastern DRC, noting that the Obama administration previously allowed Chinese interests to acquire key mines. The segment highlights the competition between American military presence (AFRICOM) and Chinese infrastructure-based diplomacy in Africa. Keywords: [kenya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kenya.md), [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [m23](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m23.md), [mineral resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mineral-resources.md) ### DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, Cobalt Export Ban - **Episode:** [1775: Boomer Benefits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-22 - **Time:** 2:43:29–2:48:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1775-boomer-benefits/chapter/drc-rwanda-peace-deal-cobalt-export-ban.md The United States has brokered a provisional peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, set to be signed on June 27. Simultaneously, the DRC has extended its ban on cobalt exports, a move interpreted as a strategic play to limit China's access to essential minerals for electric vehicle batteries. The conflict in the eastern DRC involves over 100 armed groups vying for control of natural resources. Keywords: [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [m23](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m23.md), [cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [angola](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/angola.md), [peace agreement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peace-agreement.md) ### DR Congo Mineral Deal, Cobalt Reserves, China Competition - **Episode:** [1746: Bedtime Hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-13 - **Time:** 1:59:01–2:02:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1746-bedtime-hygiene/chapter/dr-congo-mineral-deal-cobalt-reserves-china-competition.md The Democratic Republic of Congo offers the Trump administration a deal for access to its massive cobalt and lithium reserves in exchange for diplomatic support against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. While Congo holds the world's largest cobalt reserves, many mining sites are currently owned by Chinese companies. The U.S. State Department is reportedly considering the proposal seriously despite the country's reputation for corruption. Keywords: dr congo, [cobalt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cobalt.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), m23 rebels, [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md) ### M23 Rebel Conflict and Displacement in DR Congo - **Episode:** [1507: Leaky Labs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-27 - **Time:** 2:11:54–2:15:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1507-leaky-labs/chapter/m23-rebel-conflict-and-displacement-in-dr-congo.md A ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 rebels has failed to stop the displacement of over 200,000 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN has accused the predominantly Tutsi rebel group of targeting civilians and receiving support from Rwanda. The conflict has created a massive humanitarian crisis near the city of Goma, with many refugees living in fear of booby-trapped homes. Keywords: [congo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congo.md), [m23](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m23.md), [rwanda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rwanda.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [displacement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/displacement.md), goma --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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