Rivers turn into dumps, environmentalists warn in Matadi

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

Environment & Climate

Rivers turn into dumps, environmentalists warn in Matadi

In Matadi (Kongo Central), environmentalists denounce rivers turning into dumps, with household waste, plastics, and pollutants. These practices cause pollution, water contamination, disease spread, and flood risks. At Mvuadu market, garbage bags accumulate, creating an open-air dump. Mayor Patrick Kiameso Vubu acknowledges difficulties despite cleanup attempts and announces sanctions against offenders.

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