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Industrial ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In October 2025, Oceans 97 and the Green Reef Foundation joined Sila Global and 44 Drums on a private industry delegation across Haut-Katanga Province.

AnnouncedOctober 14, 2025Press release on EIN Presswire
DelegationOctober 16–28, 2025Haut-Katanga Province
FocusSeven sectorsMinerals, agriculture, energy, aquaculture, defense, aerospace, trade corridors
PartnersFour organizationsSila Global, Oceans 97, Green Reef Foundation, 44 Drums
The Partners

Four organizations, one delegation

Lead partner

Sila Global Solutions

Advances the Money Metals Real World Assets Initiative, working through partnerships in agriculture, energy, defense, aerospace, education, medical and logistics development.

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Seafood and biotechnology

Oceans 97

Founded by two-time Super Bowl champion Jarvis Green. Sustainable seafood products, aquaculture, zero-waste solutions and workforce development, growing the blue economy while conserving ocean health.

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Nonprofit leadership

Green Reef Foundation

Zero-waste innovation, workforce training and sustainable management solutions that strengthen communities.

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Film and media

44 Drums

The production company behind the Black Panther soundtrack trailer and a Netflix portfolio, with government-backed projects across Africa. It documents the delegation for international audiences.

“The Democratic Republic of the Congo is not just a land of resources — it is a land of opportunity. Our mission is to build high-value partnerships that respect local communities while advancing global supply chain resilience.”

Wahead Abdul-Aziz YainChairman, Sila Global

“This project will be an ecosystem-driven responsibility. We want to partner with local municipalities and government to educate, train, and develop industries that strengthen the local economy and create more efficient people, products, and opportunities.”

Jarvis GreenFounder, Oceans 97
Why It Matters

From resource wealth to long-term opportunity

The delegation meets local stakeholders, explores investment opportunities and develops pathways to integrate Congolese resources into transparent global supply chains.

It builds on the June 27, 2025 White House meeting, where a partnership framework agreement supporting relations between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo was signed.

The country holds nearly 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves, a critical input for advanced manufacturing, defense technologies, aerospace components and electric vehicles. By investing in beneficiation, infrastructure and community engagement, the partners aim to turn resource wealth into long-term stability, growth and opportunity for Congolese communities and international partners alike.

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Governments, investors and nonprofit organizations are invited to engage with Sila Global and its partners in building sustainable, transparent and community-centered industrial pathways in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Press contact: Nicole Maxey, MaxeymizePR · +1 617-680-8163

In 2025, Jarvis Green traveled through the Democratic Republic of the Congo, meeting government, business, hospital, school and community leaders across multiple provinces to explore practical projects in food, health, aviation, workforce development and youth sports. Read the last six years

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Sila Global, Oceans97, Green Reef, and 44 Drums strengthen U.S. – Democratic Republic of the Congo Industrial Ties

The wire report for the announcement. Distributed October 14, 2025 and carried by AP News, Google News, around one hundred local television station websites across the United States, and the Africa and energy industry newswires.

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