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Think Africa Press – Why Changing Congo’s Proposed Oil Legislation Should Be Top of the Bill – Transparency, Virunga, Future Generations!

Oil legislation proposed in Democratic Republic of Congo could facilitate future corruption and lead to environmental damage in one of Africa’s most diverse and fragile national parks. Article | 24 September 2013 – 3:52pm | By Jamie Pickering   A controversial hydrocarbons bill, concerning the management of planned oil production expansion in the Democratic Republic… Read More

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Insecurity, poaching and oil exploration raise fears for Virunga

2 poached baby gorillas raise fears in Congo KINSHASA, Congo — Endangered Grauer’s gorillas have become victims of ongoing violence and a new rebellion in eastern Congo. A decision to allow oil exploration in a national park there may put the gorillas at greater risk. Virunga National Park said Monday that wildlife authorities rescued two… Read More

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SEP 22, 2012: “We’ll see whether we’ll respect the park or not” says Hydrocarbon Minister about Virunga

Congo could allow oil exploitation By Jonny Hogg KINSHASA (Reuters) – The Democratic Republic of Congo will allow exploration work inside Africa’s oldest national park if significant oil deposits are found there, the country’s hydrocarbons minister said on Saturday. Congo is keen to expand its underdeveloped oil sector, which currently produces only 26,000 barrels a… Read More