Kampene protest targets alleged illegal mining by Chinese firms
Residents and artisanal mining cooperatives staged a shutdown in Maniema, demanding action over sites they say are occupied unlawfully.
- Publish date: 2026-10-06
- Category: Mining & Minerals
- Original source: Radio Okapi
- Reading time: 1 min
Local protest in Maniema
Radio Okapi reported on 6 October that a protest day was observed in Kampene on 5 October. Civil society groups and artisanal mining cooperatives called for shops, businesses and markets to close over alleged occupation of mining sites by Femetal Mining and Consortium.
Calls for suspension
Local representatives accused the companies of illegal mining and militarising mining areas, and submitted a memorandum seeking immediate suspension of their activities. These are allegations reported by local groups; the article does not describe a government finding or adjudicated violation.