Kinshasa: Revolution Avenue in Selembao gradually turning into a garbage dump
Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Environment & Climate

Revolution Avenue in the Lubudi neighborhood of Selembao commune is turning into an open dump due to waste dumped nightly by vendors from Selembao market. The drainage gutter is completely blocked, causing foul odors, mosquito proliferation, and a surge in diseases such as malaria and typhoid fever. Residents, helpless, witness the degradation of their environment and health.
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