East African activists and communities have intensified their opposition to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), denouncing reports of possible Chinese financial support.
Protesters in Kampala and Dar es Salaam have demanded that Chinese embassies support renewable energy investments instead of EACOP, emphasizing the devastating impacts on communities and ecosystems. Activists are calling on Chinese institutions to reject the project.
Related Posts
According to the Ugandan government, Chinese financial institutions, including Sinosure and China Exim Bank, will finance the project. However, the silence of the Chinese stakeholders regarding Uganda’s claims has raised serious concerns among affected communities and civil society in Uganda and Tanzania. Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and various Chinese contractors are already playing a significant role in the operation and development of EACOP.
Source: africanews.com
