Expansion of Air Tanzania Flights to DRC to Boost Trade and Tourism
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TLDR
- The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, announced plans to build a dry port in Dar es Salaam to facilitate Congolese cargo handling.
- Tanzania and the DRC agreed on 18 August 2026 to accelerate transport projects connecting the two countries during talks between President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan and Tshisekedi.
- The DRC is one of the largest users of Tanzania’s ports, with approximately 7.2 million tonnes of cargo passing through them in 2023.
- Tshisekedi mentioned that the DRC is considering expanding Air Tanzania flights to enhance travel, tourism, and trade between the two nations.
- Samia emphasized the need to improve transport infrastructure and services to reduce costs and increase trade and investment between Tanzania and the DRC.