Construction of Busanga Hydroelectric Power Plant: 4 villages must evacuate before 29 July
The construction of the 240MW hydroelectric power plant of the Sino-Congolese Hydroelectric Company (Sycohydro) in Lualaba province continues to make a name for itself. With a budget of $660 million, this structure is to be installed in Busanga. The concession has been awarded by the government to the company since 2016. This energy project, which is part of sicomines’ “minerals and infrastructure” partnership, is moving forward. However, there is a dispute with local communities demanding better compensation. Eleven civil society organizations are warning of the threat to at least four…
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