The article will focus on the milestone event in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Congolese government is preparing to receive fourteen (14) first Transco buses. This news was announced by the Minister of Transport, Communication Routes and Opening Up, Marc Ekila, during a briefing organized by the spokesperson for the Congolese government.
In this article, we will highlight the major actions undertaken by the Ministry of Transport as part of the reforms initiated for the recovery of the transport sector in the DRC under the mandate of President Tshisekedi.
Minister Marc Ekila highlighted progress in the aviation sub-sector, with the rehabilitation and modernization of airports across the country. Construction, renovation and modernization works have been undertaken at several airports, such as Mbuji-Maji, Kananga, Lualaba, Bangoka in Kisangani, Goma, Kindu, Boende, Mbandaka and Gbadolite.
Particular attention was paid to improving civil aviation security, which earned the DRC a rating above the African average during the audit of the International Civil Aviation Organization. The DRC is thus getting closer to obtaining authorization for its planes to enter Schengen airspace.
In the railway sector, significant progress has also been made, notably with the acquisition of wagons by the SNCC (Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer du Congo) and the rehabilitation of the Matadi quay. Agreements were also signed with international partners to discuss the modernization and rehabilitation of the Kinshasa-Matadi railway.
With regard to the river sector, the Congolese government has acquired two markers, allowing the RVF (Régie des Voies Fluviales) to carry out its missions efficiently. Partnerships were also considered to strengthen rapid channels and reach more remote areas.
These advances in the various transport subsectors in the DRC demonstrate the government’s commitment to the development and modernization of transport infrastructure. The first fourteen (14) Transco buses which will be received in Kinshasa demonstrate the desire to set up an efficient and reliable urban transport system for the inhabitants of the capital.
In conclusion, the Congolese government is continuing its efforts to restore the transport sector in the DRC. The progress made in the air, rail and river sub-sectors demonstrates the country’s commitment to modernizing its transport infrastructure and improving the mobility of citizens. The arrival of the first Transco buses in Kinshasa is an important step in this process and constitutes a major step forward in improving the urban transport network of the Congolese capital.