Aubin Mukoni

Photographer and Videographer

Biography

Aubin Mukoni (b. 2000) is a photographer and videographer currently based in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He uses photography as a medium to facilitate communication and awareness, and to promote peace and reconciliation. 

Through his collaboration with international organizations and renowned news agencies, Aubin Mukoni has covered significant events such as the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide, and the crisis of displaced people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 

His approach, which focuses on expressing the emotions and feelings of his subjects, allows him to tell the story of the inhabitants of his region and raise awareness of local issues. By using art and photography as a catalyst for positive impact and conflict resolution, he aspires to be an agent of change in his community by highlighting the reality of his region through his work. 

Photos: The Lake Has Fallen Silent

Many stories are woven together at Lake Kivu, a majestic lake at the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Beneath the placid beauty of the waters and the fishing communities that surround it lies turbulence and uncertainty. Climate change brings more frequent storms, warming waters, and dwindling fish stocks. Pollution from plastic waste and the discovery of reserves of methane gas in the lake’s sediment threatens the future of this delicate ecosystem. This project is a multifaceted document of the complex web of dependence, exploitation, and respect that links people to their natural environment.