The DRC’s struggle: how economic strife and conflict fuel modern slavery
The Global Slavery Index estimates that there are about 407,000 people enduring modern slavery in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, 94% of the population, including women, children, and refugees are facing significant vulnerability, according to Fair Planet. With those figures, it’s no wonder the DRC has earned the title of the title of "human trafficking capital of Africa" from media and researchers. The history of human trafficking in
