{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/drc-kampene-mining-protest-chinese-companies-october-2026",
  "slug": "drc-kampene-mining-protest-chinese-companies-october-2026",
  "category": "mining-materials",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-06",
  "sourceName": "Radio Okapi",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.radiookapi.net/2026/10/06/actualite/societe/la-societe-civile-decrete-une-journee-ville-morte-kampene-pour-denoncer",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Democratic Republic of Congo",
    "Mining",
    "Artisanal Mining",
    "Maniema",
    "October 2026"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Kampene protest targets alleged illegal mining by Chinese firms",
    "summary": "Residents and artisanal mining cooperatives staged a shutdown in Maniema, demanding action over sites they say are occupied unlawfully.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Local protest in Maniema",
        "paragraphs": [
          "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."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Radio Okapi",
            "url": "https://www.radiookapi.net/2026/10/06/actualite/societe/la-societe-civile-decrete-une-journee-ville-morte-kampene-pour-denoncer"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Calls for suspension",
        "paragraphs": [
          "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."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Radio Okapi",
            "url": "https://www.radiookapi.net/2026/10/06/actualite/societe/la-societe-civile-decrete-une-journee-ville-morte-kampene-pour-denoncer"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}