DRC: National road network grows from 3,000 to nearly 8,000 kilometers in seven years

The national road network in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a dramatic increase in length, growing from 3,000 kilometers to nearly 8,000 kilometers between 2019 and 2026. This substantial expansion signifies a major push in infrastructure development within the country.

Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works, John Banza, announced these figures in Kinshasa on Tuesday during a press briefing. The briefing focused on the progress made in the infrastructure sector, which the Congolese authorities have identified as a key priority. The minister highlighted the rehabilitation of the Batshamba-Gungu-Kakobola road in Kwilu as an example of these ongoing efforts.

This development in road infrastructure is expected to improve connectivity across the vast nation, potentially facilitating trade, transportation, and access to services for its citizens. The significant increase in kilometers under the national road network underscores the government's commitment to improving the country's physical infrastructure.