On the night of March 7, 2025, an eight-story building under construction in Mont Ngafula collapsed, adding yet another tragedy to the long list of building failures in Kinshasa.
It is the direct result of a system where disregard for construction standards, the reckless issuance of permits, and the absence of technical oversight have become the norm.
The issuance of building permits has become a mere administrative formality—a document granted without serious soil studies, without structured plans, without any guarantee of compliance with construction standards.
Technical Studies?
Build Responsibly or Don’t Build at AllWe must demand that every building be the result of a rigorous process, guided by qualified professionals.
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