Survivors of the Kilwa massacre have been waiting two decades for remedy Anniversaries are key moments for reflection, and this month marks a solemn one in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that must not be forgotten – the 20th anniversary of the Kilwa massacre. On October 15, 2004, the Congolese army, with logistical support
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The RAID team expresses its deepest condolences to AFREWATCH and the family and friends of Maître Céline TSHIZENA TSHINATE on her sudden passing. We are saddened by the tragic loss of the esteemed and cherished Advocacy Director of our long-term Congolese partner, AFREWATCH, who was also our respected colleague within the coalition Le Congo n’est
Mining companies gathering at DRC Mining Week should commit to paying a living wage Tens of thousands of cobalt and copper mine workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) labouring for the green energy transition are trapped in an exploitative low wage system which fails to meet their basic needs and keeps them well
Les sociétés minières qui se réunissent à la DRC Mining Week devraient s’engager à verser un salaire de subsistance aux travailleurs des mines Des dizaines de milliers de travailleurs des mines de cobalt et de cuivre en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) qui jouent un rôle important dans la transition énergétique verte sont piégés dans
To claim human rights due diligence, to make ethical choices and ESG investments, to avoid greenwashing amidst a climate crisis, to protect the planet and its peoples, it is time to end the trade in tainted gold.
Hundreds of mining executives, investors and politicians gathered at Africa’s 2024 Mining Indaba in Cape Town this month to discuss “positive disruption” in the mining industry. The buzz left no doubt that companies are latching onto huge opportunities from the rising demand in critical minerals needed to propel the energy transition. But there are also