DRC: controversy over road infrastructure project [Morning Call]

<p>Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi’s “Hundred Days Emergency Program” launched in March last year is at the heart of controversy in Kinshasa. </p> <p>In particular, a central part of its infrastructure component, which involves the construction of several roundabouts and tunnels intended to relieve traffic in Kinshasa. But work has reportedly been slow. </p> <p>And whats more? The cost, which had initially been set at $ 25 million has now nearly doubled, reaching almost $ 46 million.</p>