VICE travels to the Republic of Congo to do film on so - called black townships . The reports , which are produced solely by VICE , reflect a very transparent approach to journalism , where viewers are taken along on every step of the reporting process . Congo is rich in coltan and other minerals used to make cell phones and other electronics . Armed groups use the profitable minerals to fund their wars , which has led to millions of deaths .
VICE travels to the Republic of Congo to do film on so - called black townships . Congo is rich in coltan and other minerals used to make cell phones and other electronics . Armed groups use the profitable minerals to fund their wars , which has led to millions of deaths .