Congo Nouveau: 'DRC: 20 Years of Crashes, the Cost of a Sky Without Infrastructure'

The plane crash near Kenge in Kwango province on September 25 resulted in 17 deaths, including two high-ranking military magistrates. Congolese media discuss possible causes related to airport infrastructure, flight conditions, and regulatory issues, while reporting on government measures such as investigations and mourning protocols. Congo Nouveau highlights 20 years of aviation accidents in DRC, blaming poor infrastructure like radar shortages and weather stations. Le Phare notes that Kenge once had a 900-meter dirt runway, now replaced by residential areas, raising land management concerns. EcoNews examines discrepancies in the delegation’s travel arrangements, contrasting the planned land route with the actual mode of transport.