US EditionHeineken loses operational control of facilities in Congo's war-hit east
- On June 12, 2025, Heineken ceased managing its operations and evacuated staff from its sites in Bukavu, Goma, and surrounding parts of eastern Congo as ongoing violence made it unsafe to continue business there.
- The loss followed the M23 rebel group's rapid territorial advances, including the capture of Bukavu and Goma, amid deteriorating security and ongoing clashes with government forces.
- Bralima, Heineken's local unit operating four breweries including in Bukavu, suspended operations and withdrew all staff from affected sites while continuing in safer parts of the country.
- Heineken announced that due to the current situation, it is no longer feasible to maintain safe and responsible operations and highlighted their commitment to prioritizing employee safety and providing ongoing financial support.
- This operational loss reflects broader instability causing displacement of hundreds of thousands and signals ongoing risks to business continuity amid unresolved conflict in eastern Congo.
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This concerns locations in the two largest cities in the east of the country.
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