Lebon Kasamira

Lebon Kasamira is a freelance journalist, researcher and consultant in digital communication based in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He writes on culture, the environment, human rights and fact-checking.

Twitter : @lebonkasamira

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As digital censorship concerns cloud DR Congo's crucial election, elsewhere in Francophone Africa, internet shutdowns also threaten livelihoods and democracy

15 December 2023

Politics & economy

As digital censorship concerns cloud DR Congo’s crucial election, elsewhere in Francophone Africa, internet shutdowns also threaten livelihoods and democracy

“Internet shutdowns have a negative impact on democracy in French-speaking Africa, especially during election periods. They constitute a form of [...]Read the full article

Domestic workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are campaigning for better working conditions

16 March 2022

Domestic workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are campaigning for better working conditions

Domestic work in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the main source of employment for thousands of people, mainly women living in extreme [...]Read the full article

The art of slam poetry as a form of expression, a weapon of peace and a tool for advocacy in DR Congo, Burundi and Madagascar

17 November 2021

The art of slam poetry as a form of expression, a weapon of peace and a tool for advocacy in DR Congo, Burundi and Madagascar

Young people on the African continent are becoming active through the art of slam poetry. They express themselves freely on social issues, raise [...]Read the full article

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