Hybrid Seminar-Exploiting the Congo: How the Quest for Resources Continues to Drive Decades of Violent Conflict in the Age of Technology
Date: Mar 12, 2024 Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Venue: Room 2204, Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center (ESJ)
Speaker: Maurice Carney, Executive Director, Friends of the Congo
Friends of the Congo isa non-governmental organization that advocates for human rights in the DRC. In this talk, Mr. Carney will delve into the history of resource exploitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its impact on the country's ongoing conflicts. He will also explore the role of extractivism in the context of the global green energy transition and highlight the resilience and agency of the Congolese people in their struggle for a liberated Congo and Africa.
The talk is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12th, at 4:00 PM, and will be held both in person at ESJ 2204 and online via Zoom. Those who wish to attend via Zoom can register here.