Air Congo launches new Kinshasa-Muanda route

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Air Congo launches new Kinshasa-Muanda route

Air Congo inaugurated its first air link between Kinshasa and Muanda in Kongo-Central on Friday, July 10, 2026. The flight will operate every Friday, cutting travel time from several hours by road to about 45 minutes. Local residents and officials hope this regular service will reduce Muanda's isolation and boost economic and tourism activities.

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