(Posted 12th November 2026)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has signed contracts with four construction companies at the end of October to rehabilitate, modernise and develop 13 airports across the country.
The programme will be fully funded by the government, with the first projects expected to be completed by the end of 2028.
Contracts awarded were:
Safricas: Boende (Tshuapa), Kalemie (Tanganyika) and Kikwit (Kwilu).
Safrimex: Bandundu (Kwilu), Tshikapa (Kasaï), Bumba and Lisala (Mongala), and Matadi (Kongo-Central).
Sokerico: Gbadolite (Nord-Ubangi) and Buta-Zega (Bas-Uélé).
Modern Construction: Gemena (Sud-Ubangi), Mbandaka (Équateur) and Muanda (Kongo-Central).
Planned Infrastructure Works:
The programme includes the construction and extension of runways, new passenger terminals, control towers and perimeter walls. Other planned facilities include fire stations, inspection buildings and cargo infrastructure.
Two additional new airports are planned:
Beni (North Kivu) and Isiro (Haut-Uélé) are expected to join the programme. Their modernisation is planned to be assigned to Mont Gabaon, potentially increasing the total to 15 airports.
