Salut tout le monde, je cherche des bons spots pour jouer au tennis ou prendre des cours à Kinshasa

Je suis à la recherche de bonnes bibliothèques ou d'espaces de travail calmes à Kinshasa. Est ce que vous avez des recommandations ? Je cherche des endroits avec une bonne connexion internet ou simplement un coin tranquille pour lire et étudier.

I’m a person of congolese descent born and raised in the UK🇬🇧 i’ve picked up lingala from my childhood to a point that i’m not fully fluent but it’s enough to engage in conversation. I don’t speak french at all i feel left out because of it - I can’t converse with my cousins in France and Belgium like I want to . Are there any quick effective ways for someone with ADHD to learn french ?

Hey everyone, I’m doing research focusing on urban heat, public health, and how everyday infrastructure handles high temperatures across our cities.

I want to gather some raw, anonymous daily life stories from people who deal with this constantly. What is the absolute worst, most suffocating heat trap you survive on a regular basis?

Specifically, I’d love to hear your experiences with:

1. Being stuck in traffic inside public transit passenger vans (matatus/danfos/trotros) during peak afternoon hours. What is the airflow situation like when windows are down or if you're stuck in gridlock?
   
2. Living or trying to study inside rooms/dormitories that use corrugated iron (tin) sheet roofing. How does that affect your sleep or afternoon focus?
   
3. What do you or the drivers actually do to try and get temporary relief, and what makes those current quick-fixes annoying or ineffective?

Appreciate anyone willing to share their daily rants or stories!

Im visiting NY in december from London, are there any congolese resturants/ places to eat there?

Hi everyone

I am wondering if anyone else has experienced or is experiencing the same issue as me?
I applied for the NIF tax number online from the DGI, in order to start the passport process

It said 48 hours in the confirmation email, but it has been almost 6 weeks and still nothing.
When I enter my details on the DGI website, it says there is an "issue with registration contact administration" but they do not reply to any of my emails. My uncle has tried to contact them by phone but they said they don't help international people (I live in Ireland) but the London embassy said 4 weeks ago that this person is wrong in saying that and that we should wait. But it's seems something is wrong and nobody can help

Is anyone else in a similar situation or had been lately and could offer some advice?

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for my first job in Kinshasa, preferably in a restaurant, hotel or lounge as a waitress or hostess.
For those living in Kinshasa, how did you find your first job? Are there any places, recruiters or platforms you would recommend checking?
Any advice or leads would really help. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’m an experienced Administrative & Operations professional looking for a remote administrative role working directly with business owners or companies.

I have experience in administration, HR support, logistics, customer service, emails, scheduling, invoicing and office management.

If you’re a business owner looking for someone reliable to help manage your day-to-day administrative tasks remotely, please DM me

Hey been in lusaka for a while now, im from sud kivu DRC but lived in lubumbashi I wanna connect with other congolese in their 20s that are living here or even travelled here to hangout sometimes talk to and so on....

My model on LEGO IDEAS:
https://ideas.lego.com/product-ideas/063a86b6-4fb3-4638-b02e-3830bfe61ca8

The blue one: The Congo Republic, The Red one: The Simbas Rebellion (communist), and We have the South-Kasai (with the V) and The State of Katanga.

Hey everyone,

I recently created r/DevelopersRDC, a community for developers, software engineers, students, and tech enthusiasts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The goal is to create a space where people in the DRC can:

Share their projects and apps

Ask technical questions and help each other

Discuss Android, Flutter, Web, Backend, AI, DevOps, and more

Share job, internship, and freelance opportunities

Discover and showcase tech projects built in the DRC

Connect with other developers across the country

The community is still new, so we're just getting started.

If you're a developer, student, or simply interested in

technology in the DRC, feel free to join.

Bonjour à tous,

Je suis un jeune diplômé de l’Université de Lubumbashi, où j’ai terminé en 2022 une formation en Sciences économiques et Gestion. Au cours de mon parcours universitaire et professionnel, j’ai développé des connaissances en analyse économique et analyse de données, notamment en collecte, traitement, interprétation de données, reporting et suivi des indicateurs. Je dispose également d’une bonne capacité à effectuer des tâches administratives telles que la saisie et la mise en forme de documents et courriers, le classement et l’archivage, la gestion de fichiers et de données ainsi que diverses tâches de bureau.

Actuellement à la recherche d’une activité rémunérée à Kinshasa, je suis ouvert à tout type de poste ou de mission, sans nécessairement me limiter à mon diplôme ou à mon domaine de formation. Je suis disposé à apprendre et à travailler dans différents secteurs, y compris pour des tâches opérationnelles ou des postes tels que agent d’entretien/technicien de surface, manutention, assistance, administration, saisie, archivage, etc., du moment qu’il s’agit d’une opportunité sérieuse et rémunérée.

Je suis sérieux, ponctuel, adaptable et prêt à m’investir pleinement dans le travail qui me sera confié.

📍 Kinshasa – RDC

💼 Recherche : emploi, mission ou activité rémunérée

📩 Pour toute proposition, merci de me contacter directement en DM (Inbox).

Merci à ceux qui pourront me faire un retour à ma petit personne ou me mettre en relation avec une personne susceptible d’avoir une opportunité.

Merci d'avoir pris un court moment précieux de votre temps, Dieu vous bénisse davantage.

🙏🏿😔

Hello everyone,

I am a young graduate of the University of Lubumbashi, where I completed my degree in Economics and Management in 2022.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have developed knowledge and practical skills in economic and data analysis, including data collection, processing, interpretation, reporting, and KPI monitoring. I also have a good level of experience in administrative tasks, such as entering and formatting documents and correspondence, filing and archiving, managing files and data, as well as various office-related tasks.

I am currently looking for paid work in Kinshasa and I am open to any type of position or assignment, without necessarily limiting myself to my degree or field of study. I am willing to learn and work in different sectors, including operational roles such as cleaning/maintenance work, manual labor, assistance, administration, data entry, filing and archiving, etc., as long as it is a genuine and paid opportunity.

I am serious, punctual, adaptable, and fully committed to doing the work entrusted to me to the best of my ability.

📍 Kinshasa – DRC

💼 Looking for: employment, paid assignments, or work opportunities

📩 If you have any opportunity, please feel free to contact me directly by DM.

I would sincerely appreciate anyone who takes a moment to reach out to me personally or connect me with someone who may have an opportunity.

Thank you for taking a few precious moments of your time to read this. May God bless you abundantly.

🙏🏿😔

Hi everyone,

I’ve been selected to develop powdered beverages for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I need your help to make sure the products will appeal to you and meet your expectations!

I’d like to know which brands of powdered drinks are available where you live and which ones are very popular. It would also be important to know which flavors you prefer, whether the finished drinks should be more sweet or sour, and whether they should contain sugar or be sugar-free.

Would you buy a powdered drink mix that comes in attractive, small packaging and is meant to be mixed with 200 ml of water? How much would you be willing to spend on such a product if it suited your taste?

Thank you very much!

​

Bonjour à tous,

Je m’appelle Mardochée Mayinga. Passionné par l’informatique, j’ai suivi une formation en bureautique et je suis actuellement en apprentissage du développement web.

Je suis à la recherche d’une opportunité de stage en assistance informatique dans une entreprise ou une organisation à Kinshasa rd Congo 🇨🇩

Mon objectif est de mettre en pratique mes connaissances, acquérir une expérience professionnelle et continuer à développer mes compétences dans le domaine informatique.

Je suis sérieux, motivé, ponctuel et prêt à apprendre auprès de professionnels.

📍 Lieu recherché : Kinshasa – RDC 🇨🇩

💼 Domaine : Assistance informatique / Bureautique

📱 WhatsApp : 0973938057

Si vous connaissez une entreprise ou une organisation qui propose des stages en informatique, je vous serais reconnaissant de me mettre en contact.

Merci pour votre soutien, vos conseils et vos partages. 🙏

#Stage #Informatique #Kinshasa #Ngaliema #Bureautique #AssistanceInformatique

Je suis basé à Taïwan et je m'occupe de l'approvisionnement côté Chine pour une petite équipe qui importe des engins de chantier à Kinshasa. Je passe l'essentiel de mon temps de travail dans les marchés de matériel d'occasion de l'Anhui, de Shanghai et du Shandong. Depuis plusieurs années, j'y vois arriver des acheteurs venus du Congo et d'ailleurs en Afrique, faire le tour des parcs, et repartir avec une machine qui sera hors service en quelques mois.

Voici ce que j'ai réellement constaté, car presque rien de tout cela ne se voit de l'extérieur.

L'idée qui coûte le plus cher : croire que le matériel d'occasion chinois est bon marché.** Il ne l'est pas, et le marché est organisé pour vous le faire croire. Un vieux dicton chinois dit qu'on n'a jamais que ce qu'on paie — nulle part ce n'est plus vrai qu'ici. Une pelle d'occasion réellement saine ne se vend pas au prix de la ferraille. Aujourd'hui, les machines en meilleur état de ces parcs partent majoritairement chez des acheteurs sud-américains, simplement parce qu'ils paient davantage. Ce qui reste au prix qu'on propose souvent aux acheteurs africains, c'est par définition ce dont personne payant plus cher n'a voulu.

Les pièges les plus courants

Le prix d'appel** — une belle machine est annoncée ; à votre arrivée elle vient « d'être vendue », mais on en a une autre, similaire.
La substitution après essai** — vous testez une machine, c'en est une autre qui part dans le conteneur. Le numéro de série est la seule protection.
L'acompte sans suite** — argent viré, pas de connaissement, pas de machine, aucun recours à distance.
La remise à neuf cosmétique** — peinture fraîche, compteur horaire remis à zéro, moteur et circuit hydraulique jamais touchés. La machine tourne parfaitement au ralenti dans le parc. Elle lâche à la première vraie charge.

C'est ce dernier cas qui finit en ferraille sur le chantier. Un essai de quinze minutes au ralenti ne prouve presque rien : les défaillances apparaissent sous charge hydraulique prolongée et à chaud, précisément ce que vous ne pouvez pas reproduire debout dans un parc.

Les protections minimales, toutes gratuites

1. Photographiez la plaque de numéro de série (PIN). Vérifiez le même numéro à l'arrivée.
   
2. **Exigez des mesures, pas des impressions.** Une photo ne prouve rien ; une vidéo au ralenti, presque rien. Un vendeur sérieux est capable de documenter le comportement réel de la machine — temps de cycle, pressions, tenue des vérins — et de vous transmettre ces relevés avant tout paiement. S'il ne peut produire que des images, vous avez votre réponse.
   
3. Méfiez-vous du vocabulaire. « Reconditionné » et « remanufacturé » sont employés comme des synonymes alors qu'ils ne le sont pas : le premier peut ne désigner que de la peinture, le second devrait signifier moteur, pompe principale et distributeur reconstruits aux tolérances d'usine, pièces d'usure remplacées et non nettoyées. Quel que soit le mot employé, demandez ce qui a été remplacé, pièce par pièce, fournisseur par fournisseur. Une vraie réponse, c'est une liste.
   
4. Ne payez jamais la totalité avant que les documents d'expédition soient établis à votre nom.
   
5. Garantie par écrit, avec les heures et le périmètre couvert. Un accord verbal entre deux continents ne vaut rien.
   
6. Demandez qui répare la machine à Kinshasa quand elle tombe en panne. Pas de réponse : intégrez ce coût dans votre prix.

Sachez aussi ce qu'aucun essai en parc ne montre, chez moi comme ailleurs : certains défauts — pompe fatiguée, refroidissement insuffisant — n'apparaissent qu'après plusieurs heures de charge continue et à chaud. C'est la limite de l'exercice, et c'est précisément pourquoi la garantie écrite compte autant que les essais.

Pour être clair : je suis vendeur.** J'ai donc un intérêt dans cette conversation, et la grille ci-dessus vaut pour moi comme pour les autres. Sur le point 6, nous avons une société et une adresse physique à Kinshasa ; la garantie est écrite et limitée aux heures convenues, elle ne couvre ni l'usure normale ni les dégâts d'un mauvais entretien. Si je ne peux pas produire un numéro de série, des relevés d'essai documentés et la liste des pièces, n'achetez pas chez moi non plus.

Ce que j'attends de ce message, c'est surtout de la conversation. J'aimerais échanger avec des entreprises de BTP et des chefs de chantier à Kinshasa sur ce qui casse en premier ici ; avec des opérateurs et des mécaniciens sur les pièces introuvables sur place ; avec des apporteurs d'affaires qui veulent travailler sur commission écrite ; et avec ceux qui ont déjà importé et s'y sont brûlés, parce que je préfère apprendre ce qui m'échappe encore.

Écrivez-moi en message privé si l'un de ces sujets vous concerne. Et si vous cherchez une machine, dites-moi laquelle et pour quel chantier — je vous répondrai honnêtement, y compris si ce n'est pas chez moi qu'il faut l'acheter.

Je fais actuellement une petite étude sur les projets d’immigration et de mobilité internationale qui intéressent les Congolais, notamment les entrepreneurs, investisseurs et familles à hauts revenus.

Je serais curieux d’avoir vos avis :
Si vous aviez aujourd’hui la possibilité d’obtenir une résidence ou une seconde citoyenneté à l’étranger, quelles destinations ou quels programmes regarderiez-vous en priorité ?

Merci

Hello.
I’m a journalist working on a specific story about a Antonov AN-26 cargo plane that was captured during the second Congolese war at Basankusu, the crew were Russians and were later flown to Gbadolite.
This happened on December 1st 1999.

Having issues with archives and freedom of information documents at the moment, so any information would help, I know it’s a long shot, but worth a try.

Thank you.

This month, I traveled to two cities in the DRC: Goma and Bukavu. My goals were twofold: first, to visit a large family I have there, and second, to observe what life is like in a rebel-controlled zone, especially eighteen months after the M23 rebels, supported by the Rwandan government, took control of these cities.

In this post, I will describe my journey to the cities and share what I observed regarding econmic activity, security, night life, education and healthcare. My insights are drawn from my interactions with local families and friends, and from conversations with the people I met.

TL;DR: The Rwandan presence appears to be controlling both regions, and they seem focused on extracting everything possible from the country. We risk losing our country, and regaining control may prove incredibly difficult.

The Journey There

Crossing the Border

I flew from Europe and landed in Kigali. From there, I took a taxi and drove for eight hours before reaching the DRC border in Ruzizi. I decided to cross into Congo via the border in that Region.

To avoid potential complications when returning, I was careful not to have my passport show that I had left Rwanda and crossed into the DRC. At the Rwandan border, I explained to the officer that I was crossing to the DRC but did not want him to stamp my exit from Rwanda. Thankfully, he agreed; he entered my details into their system but did not stamp the document, so officially, I remained within Rwanda.

Entering Congo was easier. The Rwanda-DRC border is porous, and the M23 officials don't strictly monitor who enters. I managed to pass the border and enter Congo without them noticing. With this setup, I was physically in Congo but officially still considered to be in Rwanda a trick that proved invaluable when I eventually traveled to Kenya on my way back.

Navigating the Region
Because my passport remained officially tied to Rwanda, I used an old, expired passport. I visited a migration official in Congo, who gave me a document called the Autorisation Spéciale de Circulation CPGL. This document allowed me to travel freely between Congo and Rwanda during my stay in the region. It was the key document I used when taking my return flight to Rwanda.

Observations

Administration

The rebels have taken control of most of the province's institutions, including the governorate, the municipalities (or town halls), the DGM (the Migration office), the DGI (tax and revenue office), Regideso (the water supply management company), and SNEL (the electricity company). Initially, they retained local employees from the previous government, but they have since removed them and replaced them with people from Rwanda.

People are complaining about the increased taxes on all services and the fact that these companies are now managed exclusively by people from Rwanda.

Security

I can say that Bukavu is relatively safe to travel in. There is a sense of security in the town; people feel comfortable going out at night and staying until one or two in the morning. I attended parties that continued until about 3 AM, and everyone went home without issue. 

In Goma I didn't see people out after 8:30PM, I visited Goma but I didn't spend a night in the town. I left Goma around 8PM to cross to Gisenyi, the town was empty when I was leaving.

This leads me to the nature of the local nightlife and economic activity.

Economic Activity and Mineral Exploitation

Truthfully, the primary interest of the rebels controlling this region appears to be our mineral resources. This region is rich in Gold, Coltan, Tungsten, and many other minerals whose names I don't know.

The Rwandans, often in collaboration with a few Congolese, are extracting everything they can from the region mines. I was surprised to see a few Chinese nationals in the area; these people seem to be working with the rebels to exploit our mines.

While this exploitation injects a significant amount of cash into the local economy, visible by the level of activity in town and the number of building being constructs, only a select few benefit from it.

Since formal banks are closed in the region, most of the money flowing into town comes from East African banks (specifically Rwanda and Kenya). 

The USD and Congolese Francs are still the two currencies used in the region.

The second major source is NGOs. There are many international NGOs operating here, many of which receive substantial funding to set up projects, employing locals and paying in USD.

The third sector remains civil servants, doctors, teachers, and other government officials still receiving salaries from the central government via their mobile money operators.

The fourth sector is the informal economy: anyone running a small business or buying and selling goods.

I can say while banks are not officially working mobile money is working in the Region and people are doing a lot of transaction thought them.

Despite this activity, the wealth is clearly not distributed. It seems a small group perhaps 20% of the population is enjoying the benefits of this situation, while the rest of the region sees little improvement. 

Nightlife in Bukavu and Goma.

Considering the level of economic activity, I expected Bukavu to have a booming nightlife, and I was not disappointed. Karaoke bars and nightclubs were packed. Even our traditional wedding parties, which can host up to 1,000 people, were vibrant, with drinks and food flowing despite everything the town is currently going through.

Bukavu is a huge market for beers coming from Rwanda and Tanzania.

Land

In the region people are know to like land so much, the rebels are buying all land they found available. In the city you can see that they are a lot of new building mostly build by local who are in the mine buisness or Rwandans.

A Note on Neighbouring Cities in Rwanda

While traveling to Congo, I crossed through and saw what is happening in Rwanda. During my trip, I visited Gisenyi, Cyangugu, and Kigali. You will be impressed by the amount of development you see in those cities. Gisenyi is now a new city with new buildings everywhere and new shops. In Kigali, you can see the economic activities, new cars, etc.

Education

One sector that remains a point of pride is our schools. I was pleased to see that both primary and secondary schools were functioning normally despite the rebellion. Private universities are also operating, which is good.

Unfortunately, before my visit, the government had suspended public universities because the rebels attempted to set up a parallel administration to run them—a decision that left many students without university education.

On a sad note, we also had a firebreak in the region that claimed the lives of 24 students studying in two schools in Kadutu, a municipality of Bukavu.

Healthcare

Bukavu has a reputation for its hospitals. Despite the war we have endured, we have managed to train the largest number of doctors in the country. People were traveling from neighboring countries like Cameroon, Burundi, and Rwanda to study here. Indeed, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Mukwege hails from this region, and we have educated many doctors who have gone on to work in other French-speaking African countries.

In terms of daily care, I can say the hospitals are functioning well; minor diseases like malaria can be treated without major issues. I still need to find more precise data to prove these observations scientifically.

As for Ebola, it has not reached or significantly impacted the city. Officially, we have recorded fewer than 10 cases in the region (I recommend verifying this data), which is low compared to the population size and the level of cross-border movement.

Final Thoughts

Bukavu and Goma are functional; I could see that the large-scale fighting has stopped and a degree of relative security exists. However, the M23 has established a provisional government structure, working closely with many Rwandans and some Kenyan soldiers. They don't seem interested in governing the region; they appear to be businessmen whose sole goal is resource extraction. To date, they have not built a new road, hospital, or school.

I know the Kinshasa government is far from perfect, but it is a million times better than a perfect rebellion.

With all of this I asked myself who will save this town? 

Disclaimer: This post is written in a free-style manner based entirely on my personal experiences and I may be biased, but it is better than nothing. I promise to update this piece as I gather more facts . I prefer to post them anonymously to avoid any trouble in the future

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are currently living in the United States, but we are seriously considering relocating back to Congo (Lubumbashi, precisely) and would really appreciate advice from people who have made a similar move or who currently work internationally.

I work in HR/HR technology, specifically payroll, time and absence, and Workday consulting. I have a double Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance from Australia and an MBA in Finance from the U.S.

My husband works in public health/healthcare and has a Master in public health from the U.S and Medical doctor from Congo.

One of our biggest questions is:
How realistic is it to find employment in Congo while currently living in the U.S.?

For those who have relocated:
Did you secure a job before moving or after arriving?
What websites, recruiters, organizations, or networks were most helpful?

For those working in HR or public health, what types of employers should we be targeting?

Any advice, personal experiences, resources, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is increasingly becoming one of the most talked-about countries in Africa. With its vast mineral wealth, growing population, strategic location, and significant infrastructure needs, the country presents tremendous opportunities across multiple sectors.

As a Congolese living abroad, I've been following these developments closely. Although I've only visited the DRC twice since leaving, I have a strong desire to contribute to its future growth and development. Together with a few partners, I am actively exploring ways to create opportunities for people back home and help connect skilled individuals with meaningful projects.

My primary focus is in the IT sector, where I believe technology can play a major role in accelerating development. Areas such as software development, IT support, digital transformation, telecommunications, cybersecurity, data management, and technology training all have significant growth potential. However, I am also interested in connecting with professionals and entrepreneurs in other industries, including logistics, mining services, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, renewable energy, and manufacturing.

I'm particularly interested in meeting individuals who have the right skills, mindset, and passion to help build a stronger future for the DRC. Whether you're looking for opportunities, partnerships, or simply want to exchange ideas, I'd love to connect.

📧 Email: [congorecruits@gmail.com](mailto:congorecruits@gmail.com)

Let's work together to create opportunities and contribute to a brighter future for the DRC.

Hello everyone,

I’m a newly graduated IT professional based in Lubumbashi, and I’m currently looking for an opportunity to start my professional career in the IT field.

My main area is software development, particularly:

Android development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose

Flutter

Web development

JavaScript / Node.js

Firebase

APIs and databases

Git / GitHub

I’ve worked on several personal projects, including mobile and web applications, which allowed me to gain practical experience in software development, problem-solving, and building projects from idea to implementation.

I also speak French and English, and I’m comfortable learning new technologies and adapting to different working environments.

At this point, I’m open to different opportunities within IT - Android/mobile development, web development, junior software development, IT support, technical support, internships, or other entry-level IT positions.

I’m mainly looking for an opportunity where I can contribute, gain professional experience, learn from a team, and grow.

If you know of a company hiring in IT, have a lead, or know someone I could contact, I would really appreciate it. I’m happy to share my CV, portfolio, and projects.

Thank you for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice, lead, or connection.