Author: François Kamate

François Kamate is a young climate and human rights defender from North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo. He is a co-founding member of Amani Institute ASBL and Extinction Rebellion Rutshuru and is active with various aligned groups and campaigns such as Save Virunga, LUCHACongo.org, and Notre Terre Sans Pétrole.

Defusing The Next Carbon Bomb: The Fight to Stop Big Oil In Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is at a critical turning point: while violent conflicts persist in the east of the country, the relaunch of oil and gas block auctions … Keep reading »

International Relations, War/Peace • June 30, 2025 • Alexandria Shaner and François Kamate
Break the Silence, Free Congo

As violent militias rampage across the country, activists in the DRC are urgently calling for an end to Rwanda’s
aggression and for a green transition that puts justice first, dismantling colonial exploitation once and for all. François Kamate, a young Congolese activist, shares his experience and offers pathways to solidarity. Keep reading »

International Relations, War/Peace • June 23, 2024 • Alexandria Shaner and François Kamate

Author: François Kamate

Defusing The Next Carbon Bomb: The Fight to Stop Big Oil In Congo

Break the Silence, Free Congo