More than 1,000 children reportedly work in Mambasa gold mines
A local rights activist says children in Ituri are missing school and working in artisanal gold sites despite free primary education.
- Publish date: 2026-10-05
- Category: Mining & Minerals
- Original source: Mines.cd
- Reading time: 1 min
Children absent from school
Mines.cd reported on 5 October that local activist Rams Malikidogo said more than 1,000 children were present at mining sites in Mambasa territory, Ituri province, instead of attending school. The account was attributed to the activist and local civil society.
Authorities urged to intervene
The children were reportedly carrying out artisanal gold extraction at sites including Russie, Yolo and Njiapanda-Bela. The activist called on provincial and national authorities to protect children and help them return to school.