Article | June 20, 2024 Crisis in the Congo Efforts by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to combat illegal logging in the country were reversed within months.
Article | November 14, 2023 A rush for Lithium in Africa risks fuelling corruption and failing citizens Three emerging lithium mines in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) risks fuelling corruption, and causing a range of other environmental, social and governance problems
Briefing Document | November 14, 2023 An unjust transition? The new rush for Lithium in Africa The rush for Lithium risks fuelling corruption, and a range of other environmental, social and governance issues for communities in Africa
Press Release | November 14, 2023 As EU moves to secure its supply of transition minerals, a rush for lithium is fuelling corruption and harming communities in Africa
Statement | November 04, 2022 ITSCI is unwilling to address failures of its due diligence scheme - companies must now pressure it to take strong action
Press Release | April 27, 2022 DRC: Apple, Tesla & Intel may source “conflict minerals” through failing responsible mineral scheme
Report | December 13, 2021 Renewable energy at what cost? A closer look at DRC’s nascent lithium sector
Press Release | December 13, 2021 As global interest in DR Congo’s lithium deposits soars, the industry could be “seriously undermined” by governance, environmental and social risks – investigation
Report | December 08, 2021 Before the Flood: The dam that threatens one of Africa’s oldest national parks
Press Release | December 08, 2021 Major dam project in one of Africa’s oldest national parks could breach Congolese law and threatens forests and biodiversity in DRC, with Chinese dam-builder backed by international investors
Briefing Document | August 20, 2018 Voluntary guidelines for agribusiness, and their relevance to defenders
Briefing Document | May 29, 2018 Não está à venda: As florestas do Congo devem ser protegidas da indústria de combustíveis fósseis
Briefing Document | May 29, 2018 Not for sale: Congo’s forests must be protected from the fossil fuels industry
Press Release | November 14, 2023 As EU moves to secure its supply of transition minerals, a rush for lithium is fuelling corruption and harming communities in Africa
Press Release | April 27, 2022 DRC: Apple, Tesla & Intel may source “conflict minerals” through failing responsible mineral scheme
Press Release | December 13, 2021 As global interest in DR Congo’s lithium deposits soars, the industry could be “seriously undermined” by governance, environmental and social risks – investigation
Press Release | December 08, 2021 Major dam project in one of Africa’s oldest national parks could breach Congolese law and threatens forests and biodiversity in DRC, with Chinese dam-builder backed by international investors
Press Release | May 26, 2021 Shell and Eni lose rights to scandal plagued Nigerian oil licence as corruption trials continue
Press Release | May 20, 2021 Congolese PR firm with links to former president behind smear campaign targeting Global Witness and partners, investigation suggests
Press Release | March 09, 2021 Global Witness welcomes the reversal of US sanctions reprieve granted to mining magnate Dan Gertler
Press Release | February 26, 2021 Global Witness stands in solidarity with Congolese whistleblowers speaking out against alleged international money laundering network
Report | December 13, 2021 Renewable energy at what cost? A closer look at DRC’s nascent lithium sector
Report | December 08, 2021 Before the Flood: The dam that threatens one of Africa’s oldest national parks
Blog Post | July 07, 2020 Intimidation and scare tactics won’t work on us – we will continue to demand real action to bring greater transparency to DRC’s mining sector
Blog Post | November 08, 2018 How can we use artificial intelligence to help us fight corruption in the mining sector?
Blog Post | November 08, 2018 Clamping down on Vietnam’s illegal timber trade: EU trade agreements should signal a new era
Blog Post | August 10, 2018 Gertler received and distributed millions in bribes in connection to DRC mining deals, court papers allege