Dossier
artisanal mining
Coverage of artisanal mining in the Nexus archive.
- DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is a multifaceted crisis
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak in eastern regions, linked to informal mining and porous borders, highlights challenges from weak governance and ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. The Bundibugyo strain, lacking a vaccine, has caused 1,000 suspected cases and over 200 deaths, while efforts to formalize mining and redirect revenues to healthcare are proposed as potential solutions.