Foreign Affairs Building: Faulty Electricity, Overcrowded Premises, and Poor Sanitary Conditions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Kinshasa faces major infrastructure issues, including faulty electricity supply, outdated plumbing, lack of running water in sanitary facilities, and security shortcomings, especially at the main emergency exit. The premises are overcrowded, with only three offices for the Regional Integration Bureau, forcing some staff to work in hallways. An inspection led by the Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works also identified drainage problems, concerns about the stability of a nearby gas station, and the need to modernize the International Conference Room.