Étiquette : DRCongo

Kinshasa, June 30, 2026 (TOP243NEWS).-President Félix Tshisekedi on Tuesday inaugurated the long-awaited railway service linking Kinshasa Central Station to N'djili International Airport, restoring passenger rail operations after nearly 15 years of inactivity in the Congolese capital. The 25-kilometre railway line is expected to play a key role in easing chronic traffic congestion in Kinshasa, one of Africa's fastest-growing cities. Authorities say the service will provide residents with a more reliable and affordable transport option while helping reclaim railway corridors that have been illegally occupied over the years. The reopening marks a significant step in the government's broader efforts to modernise public transport infrastructure and improve urban mobility. Officials...