US and EU critical minerals project could displace thousands in DR Congo – report

The GuardianThursday, December 4, 2025 at 9:00:09 AM
US and EU critical minerals project could displace thousands in DR Congo – report
  • A report by Global Witness indicates that a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project funded by the EU and the US, aimed at upgrading the Lobito Corridor railway from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Angola, could displace up to 6,500 people and put 1,200 buildings at risk of demolition. The project seeks to enhance transport and support agriculture and solar power installations along the route.
  • This development raises significant concerns regarding the social impact of the Lobito Corridor project, as the potential displacement of thousands highlights the tension between infrastructure development and the rights of local communities in the DRC, amid a global demand for critical minerals like copper and cobalt.
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