October 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Puncturing the Second Lung of the World
Global Witness has uncovered evidence that shows China-linked timber company Congo King Baisheng Forestry Development (CKBFD) is responsible for illegal logging in the Democratic… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Chinese-Owned Timber Giant Exported More Than U.S.$5 Million of Illegal Timber in Just Six Months
Wednesday 25th October, London 2023 - Chinese-owned timber company Congo King Baisheng Forestry Development (CKBFD) exported more than $5 million dollars' worth of illegal timber… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Africa: The Climate Law the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn't Want #AfricaClimateHope
Europe's biggest polluters - Shell, BP, TotalEnergies and ENI - are fighting to stop a law that would force them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Our governments cannot… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: UK Government Quashes New Law That Would Shut Off Money Pipeline to Deforesting Businesses #AfricaClimateCrisis
27th June 2023, London - The UK government has rejected a key amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill that would force financial institutions to carry out mandatory… Read more »
April 16, 2013
Guinea: Corruption Arrest in U.S. Puts Beny Steinmetz Group Resources in the Frame
The US authorities have arrested a man in Florida in connection with the controversial acquisition of mining rights in Guinea by Beny Steinmetz Group Resources (BSGR), according to… Read more »