Traffic Jams in Kinshasa: Is the Situation Out of Control?

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Society & Lifestyle

Kinshasa, with its 20 million inhabitants, suffers from massive traffic jams every day. Commuters waste 3 to 5 hours in gridlock, leading to stress, economic losses, and delays. Measures such as flyovers and alternate traffic have not improved the situation. The article features interviews with transport expert Serge Ilunga Lukunga and MP Tobie Kayumbi, author of a proposed road code reform.

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