African Activists Demand Fair Play in Mineral Mining

Amid the COP29 climate summit in Baku, African female activists protest the exploitation tied to critical mineral mining essential for clean energy. They seek reparations for historical mining damages and demand greater involvement in resource governance, spotlighting the adverse impacts on their communities.

African female activists are voicing their discontent at the COP29 climate summit in Baku. They protest against the exploitation associated with critical mineral mining, which is deemed essential for the global shift to clean energy.

These activists underscore the need for reparations for historical environmental damages caused by mining and call for a larger role in decision-making to prevent repeating historical mistakes.

The activists stress the urgency of ensuring that the benefits of mineral resources create positive development in local communities, rather than simply enriching international corporations.

(With inputs from agencies.)