DR Congo

The DRC is one of the most important and complex delegations in Model UN. Your central issue is the eastern Congo crisis -- present it as a matter of territorial sovereignty, foreign aggression (by Rwanda through M23), and the exploitation of conflict minerals. The DRC has strong legal and moral arguments backed by UN Group of Experts reports documenting Rwandan support for M23.

Beyond security, the DRC can lead on critical minerals governance, the energy transition's impact on resource-rich developing countries, Congo Basin rainforest conservation, and the reform of UN peacekeeping (drawing on MONUSCO's decades-long presence). Advocate for a permanent African seat on the Security Council and for reforming international financial institutions.

Build a broad coalition: SADC states (South Africa, Angola, Tanzania), the African Group, France, Belgium, and the US are all sympathetic on the Rwanda/M23 issue. On economic matters, engage with China carefully -- it is both a major investor and a competitor for resource control. Rwanda is your primary adversary in most diplomatic contexts. Position the DRC as a sleeping giant whose stabilization would benefit all of Africa and the global economy.