December 4, 2025
Up to 6,500 At Risk of Eviction for Multi-Billion Dollar Railway Project in DRC
A huge railway upgrade project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could displace up to 6,500 people. Funded by the EU and US, the Lobito Corridor aims to boost mineral exports but may demolish 1,200 buildings near Kolwezi city, sparking fears of forced eviction without compensation.