Episode 1097 • • 2:17 - 8:46
1097: Two-way Sword
Democratic Republic of Congo, Ebola and Voting Machines
The Democratic Republic of Congo held an election on December 23, 2018, amid an Ebola outbreak and controversy over touchscreen voting machines manufactured by South Korean firm Miru Systems. U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley expressed deep concern at the UN regarding the untested technology, suggesting paper ballots were necessary for credibility. Speculation is raised that Ebola reports may serve as a pretext for military intervention to secure mineral resources like cobalt and gold.