Rutshuru: economic activities slowed down after suspension of fishing at Vitshumbi and Nyakakoma by AFC/M23 authorities

Socio-economic activities at the fisheries of Vitshumbi and Nyakakoma, located on the southern shore of Lake Edward in Virunga National Park, have slowed down since the fishing suspension announced by Éphrem Kabasha, administrator of Rutshuru under AFC/M23 control. The measure, justified as a preventive response to Ebola, mainly affects fishermen, fish vendors, and other economic operators reliant on fishing. The suspension has caused an increase in prices for basic goods like flour and disrupted local income flows, impacting trade and transportation, and causing hardship for residents dependent on fishing.