On the Congo River near Kinshasa, plastic waste is replacing fish as the main catch for many fishermen. Due to dwindling fish populations and increasing pollution, collecting plastic from the water has become a more lucrative option for some local fishermen. This shift highlights the severe environmental challenges faced by the artisanal fishing communities along the river.

Despite the challenges, these fishermen are adapting and finding new ways to sustain their livelihoods. Many are now working to clean up the river, turning waste collection into an income source and a means to protect their traditional fishing grounds. Originally reported by AllAfrica