Online commerce gains ground in DRC: between opportunities and risks of scams

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

Online commerce gains ground in DRC: between opportunities and risks of scams

Online commerce is growing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with sellers offering various products on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp. However, this evolution comes with risks, including scams, as experienced by Coucou who lost $60 for shoes that were never delivered. Professor Achille Bundjoko Iyolo emphasizes that the benefits of digital technology are accompanied by risks of abuse.

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