Our Earth Without Oil: Oil Against Forests, A Destructive Choice by the Government

The Our Earth Without Oil coalition, which brings together 176 Congolese and international organizations, strongly denounces the opening of 52 new oil blocks in the central basin. This decision was announced by the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Council of Ministers on May 2, 2025. The coalition calls for the immediate halt of this process, which raises serious concern given its ecological, social, and climate consequences.

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Communiqués

12 Oct 2026

PERENCO: NO TAX AGREEMENT BEFORE TRUTH ON MUANDA POLLUTION

While Kinshasa and Perenco negotiate a tax settlement, Our Land Without Oil demands transparency in discussions and full publication of the environmental audit before any agreement. The coalition is calling for guarantees of pollution cleanup and compensation for the communities of Muanda.

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Communiqués

22 Sept 2026

MUANDA: AFTER THE DEATH OF CHADRACK DAMAZI-NZITA, NTSP DEMANDS JUSTICE AND AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION

In Muanda, the death of Chadrack Damazi-Nzita, 18 years old, has sparked strong emotion and mobilizations in several villages. According to initial information gathered from the community, the young man was fatally shot in an incident involving a soldier assigned to securing the oil field zone. Our Land Without Oil calls for the immediate opening of an independent and transparent investigation, clarification of the role of soldiers deployed around oil installations, and urgent measures to protect communities. The coalition expresses its solidarity with Chadrack's family and supports the peaceful mobilization of residents demanding truth and justice.

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Publications

21 Sept 2026

JUST TRANSITION IN THE DRC

The White Paper "Just Transition in the DRC" analyzes the country's energy, environmental and economic choices based on territorial realities. It highlights the impacts experienced by local communities and indigenous peoples, and proposes pathways to build a more just, inclusive transition rooted in their rights and needs.

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