Tag:Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Cobalt mining in Congo: Dirty truth behind ‘clean’ electric cars

Electric cars are sold as clean. But, in southern Congo, communities near the Tenke Fungurume mine are breathing toxic air and reportedly paying with...

Cobalt producer admits toxic emissions spikes, DR Congo announces inspection

Following the release of the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and PremiCongo’s groundbreaking report Toxic Transition, and allegations that the world’s largest cobalt producer, CMOC Group...

Kasai Province outbreak: Ebola vaccination begins in DR Congo

Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic...

Campaigners flay DRC’s decision to open 52 new oil blocks in Cuvette Centrale basin

Environment watchdog, 350Africa, has condemned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government’s decision to open 52 new oil blocks in the Cuvette Centrale basin. The...

Journalists in DRC trained on tobacco control, accessing data dashboard

Nigeria-based non-governmental organisation, The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has trained journalists in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on how to access credible data...

BEV: ECA, partners raise awareness among DRC experts, decision-makers to develop inclusive mining value chain

As an extension of its support to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the development of a regional battery and...

350Africa stands in solidarity with DRC people amid escalating violence, humanitarian crisis

Climate change campaign group, 350Africa, has expressed solidarity with the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the country faces a severe...

Mike Omuodo: Perennial war in DRC a scorn at Africa’s sovereignty

A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading,...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...