November 30

• Congo-Kinshasa: Companies Protect Profits Over People as Fighting Escalates in Eastern DRC [press release]

  Legal action by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce threatens to protect business practices that are fuelling bloodshed in Africa. Read more »

November 20

• Congo-Kinshasa: Civilians Caught in Crossfire As M23 Rebels Take Goma [press release]

  Global Witness today expressed grave concern at the worsening humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo caused by fighting between M23 rebels and the Congolese... Read more »

November 16

• Congo-Kinshasa: Companies Must Take Clear Position On Legal Threat to Conflict Minerals Provision [press release]

  On 22 August 2012 the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published the final rule for Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Read more »

November 14

• Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Environment Minister's Response to Report on Abuse of Artisanal Logging Permits [press release]

  Global Witness' report entitled 'The art of logging industrially in Congo', which outlines the abuse of artisanal logging permits in DRC, has been welcomed by the Congolese... Read more »

November 6

• Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Court Rules Against Massacre Victims [press release]

  In a decision that represents the end of any judicial relief in Canada for victims of the Kilwa massacre, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the application for leave to appeal... Read more »

October 31

• Congo-Kinshasa: How Loggers Are Abusing Artisanal Permits to Exploit the Democratic Republic of Congo's Forests [press release]

  Click here to read the press release. Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Widespread Abuse of Logging Permits Opens Up Congo's Forests to More Destruction [press release]

  Industrial logging companies and officials are systematically abusing community logging permits in order to bypass the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) freeze on new logging... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Global Witness Comments on Daily Mail Report of ENRC Anti-Corruption Moves [press release]

  Today's edition of the UK's Daily Mail has reported that FTSE 100 miner ENRC has "resolved not to buy mineral rights via controversial middlemen who campaign groups say pose an... Read more »

August 31

• Congo-Kinshasa: Global Witness Comment On SEC Conflict Minerals Rule [press release]

  Click here to read our initial comment on some of the key provisions relating to companies' implementation. Read more »

August 23

• Congo-Kinshasa: An Update on the Situation in the Eastern DRC [press release]

  A new rebellion against the Congolese government was launched in April 2012 in eastern DRC. The insurgent group is known as the M23 and is thought to comprise around 600 fighters,... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Artisanal Mining Communities in Eastern DRC [press release]

  Read our briefing document summarising baseline evaluations of artisanal mining communities in eastern DRC. Read more »

August 22

• Congo-Kinshasa: Implementing the Conflict Minerals Provision - the Cost of Business As Usual [press release]

  The cost to US industry of implementing Section 1502 of the Dodd Frank Act has been hotly debated since the bill was signed into law in July 2010. Read more »

August 17

• Africa: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Vote on Landmark Rules [press release]

  U.S. regulator to vote on two crucial rules Read more »

July 27

• Congo-Kinshasa: Possible New ENRC Deal Raises Fresh Corruption Risks [press release]

  Global Witness expressed alarm at reports that FTSE-100 listed miner ENRC may be close to a deal to buy out Congolese mining assets belonging to businessman Dan Gertler. Read more »

July 2

• Congo-Kinshasa: News Over Ownership of Congolese Oil Blocks Raises Further Corruption Concerns [press release]

  The article, published on Monday, follows the publication of Global Witness briefings highlighting corruption risks associated with offshore companies that have gained access to... Read more »

• Rwanda: Donors Must Hold Rwandan Government to Account for Supporting New Rebellion in Eastern Congo [press release]

  Rwanda's two main donors, the United Kingdom and United States, must use their influence to end Kigali's support of armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo... Read more »

June 12

• Congo-Kinshasa: Anti-Corruption Campaign Calls Out London-Listed Company [press release]

  Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC), one of the largest mining groups listed on London's stock exchange, must publicly address concerns over corruption risks associated... Read more »

May 31

• Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting in East Highlights Need to End Trade in Conflict Minerals [press release]

  Renewed violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) underscores the urgent need for companies and governments to clean up Congo's minerals trade, said Global Witness in... Read more »

May 21

• Congo-Kinshasa: Government Enforces Law to Curb Conflict Mineral Trade [press release]

  Global Witness welcomes a move by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last week to enforce a national law that requires companies to ensure they are not buying conflict... Read more »

May 9

• Congo-Kinshasa: Glencore 'Should Explain Potentially Corrupt Deals in Congo' - Global Witness [press release]

  Global Witness is today calling on Glencore to explain potentially corrupt deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is calling on the company to provide more details about... Read more »

March 26

• Congo-Kinshasa: Pursuit of Justice Against Canadian Company Reaches Supreme Court [press release]

  The Canadian Association Against Impunity (CAAI) has today filed an application with the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of Congolese families. The families are seeking leave to... Read more »

March 16

• Congo-Kinshasa: UK Firm to Look for Oil in World Heritage Site [press release]

  A London-listed FTSE250 oil company, SOCO International, has announced plans to press ahead with oil exploration in Africa's oldest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site,... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: London Company Seeks Oil in World Heritage Site, Says Group [press release]

  In unpublished deals signed by DRC's hydrocarbons and environment ministries, a London-listed FTSE250 oil company, SOCO International, has received the green light to press ahead... Read more »

February 2

• Congo-Kinshasa: Massacre Survivors Pursue Justice in Canada

  The Canadian Association Against Impunity (CAAI), expressed its profound disappointment with last week's decision by the Quebec Court of Appeal overturning the decision of the... Read more »

January 3

• Congo-Kinshasa: UN Report Calls for Action to Clean Up Minerals Trade and End Impunity [press release]

  Governments and companies must redouble their efforts to implement international supply chain control standards aimed at ending the trade in conflict minerals, a new UN report... Read more »