Kilwa is a town, headquarters of Moero Sector, Pweto Territory, Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

[2] The Cathédrale Saint André is located in Kilwa, which is a seat of the Diocese of Kilwa–Kasenga.

[4] In October 2004 there was a small-scale uprising in Kilwa which was brutally suppressed by FARDC soldiers of the 62nd Brigade.

Anvil Mining Congo was accused of providing logistical support to the troops.

[2] The company published a statement by the Traditional Chiefs of Moero Sector that firmly denied any involvement by Anvil in the massacre and that praised the company for the benefits it had brought to the region.