5 dead in clashes over a mining site in Lomami

Violent clashes occurred on May 15 between the villages of Bena Mukendi and Bena Mataamba in the Ngandajika territory, Lomami province, resulting in five deaths and around ten injuries. The discovery of a mining site, the exact nature of the mineral being unknown, sparked disputes over land boundaries. Local authorities have deployed security forces to restore calm and are calling for mediation to prevent further escalation of the conflict.