After “All eyes on Rafah,” a trend that originated after people started showing their support for Israel's attack on the city, a new trend, “All eyes on Congo,” has taken over social media. Using the phrase, social media users are showing their solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been facing violence for almost a decade.

In “All eyes on Rafah,” people shared a picture with the phrase written on it. In the case of the trend involving Congo, they are sharing videos and photos depicting violence in the country with the hashtag or the phrase “All eyes on Congo.” In addition to Instagram, people are also sharing the phrase on X, with some of the posts being reposted hundreds of times.

Yannick Bolasie, an English soccer player who plays for the Congolese team, also shared the phrase on his X handle. The player further wrote, “All eyes on Rafah. Keep supporting Rio Grande Do Sul.” In addition to talking about Congo and Rafah in Gaza, he also supported Brazil's southernmost state, which is facing a crisis after torrential rain caused floods in the area.
 

What’s happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The country has been facing violence that has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, reported the Forbes. More than six million people have been killed in the decade-long conflict in the country, as per the report. An estimated six million more have been displaced.

Congo produces 70 per cent of the world’s cobalt, essential for manufacturing laptops, electric vehicles, and mobile phones. Several rebel groups vie for control of these mines, which leads to war and killing.