The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is auctioning rights to explore for oil in large swathes of rainforest and other protected areas across the country. Baringa, in the northwest, is one of scores of communities affected. The process has sparked fierce yet familiar debate about environment and development, and set the stage for a legal fight over community rights.
Oh good, we’re taking the fossil fuels out of central Africa now as well, are we?
Such a shame, knowing how much that country has suffered because of diamond and gold and cobalt and uranium.