Why Kinshasa keeps flooding – and why it’s not just about the rain

The Conversation – Africa


The April 2025 flooding disaster in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, wasn’t just about intense rainfall. It was a symptom of recent land use change which has occurred rapidly in the city, turning it into a sprawling urban settlement without the necessary drainage infrastructure.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Flood.