ALSO READ: Major methane gas exploitation projects on Lake Kivu Lake Kivu, located in the Western Province of Rwanda, lies on the border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

Lake Kivu is set to receive dedicated water transport routes to enhance navigability and ensure the safety of passengers and goods, The New Times has learned. Located in Rwanda's Western Province ...

Since the city of Bukavu was seized by the M23, fishing on Lake Kivu has ground to a halt. Fishermen no longer go out at night for fear of being mistaken for thieves and getting lynched.

Another is Lake Kivu in the Republic of Congo, which can literally explode in the event of an earthquake. Explosions are caused by high levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the water.