Militias, corrupt officers man 24 roadblocks on key DRC trade route

Trucks at a border crossing.

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There are 24 roadblocks manned by armed groups or corrupt officials along the Goli–Mahagi–Kisangani route in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, severely hindering regional trade.

The East African Business Council (EABC) and freight operators say unofficial payments of up to $300 per vehicle are pushing up transport costs along this section of the Northern Corridor.