2.Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): M23 militia, backed by Rwanda, has captured Goma, a mineral-rich city on the DRC-Rwanda border.
oKatanga Province: A mineral-rich region in DRC, known for cobalt, copper, tin, radium, uranium, and diamonds.
oSahara Desert: World’s largest hot desert, covering North African countries with arid landscapes & extreme temperatures.
oNile River: World’s longest river, flowing through 11 countries, crucial for ancient civilizations & development.