Residents of Dilungu and Bel Air denounce pollution they attribute to Ruashi Mining in Kolwezi

Residents of the Dilungu and Bel Air neighborhoods in Kolwezi demonstrated on October 30 over environmental and health damage they attribute to Ruashi Mining’s activities. They report cracks in their homes, damaged roofs, drying crops, and an increase in respiratory illnesses, skin irritation, and nosebleeds. In a memorandum delivered to the company, they say they have alerted authorities since October 2025 without receiving a satisfactory response and are seeking investigations and compensation. Radio Okapi said it was unable to obtain a response from Ruashi Mining.