Tag: corruption
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Working in the Congo as a 3rd generation immigrant
What is it like to work in the DRC in 2024? Are you thinking of living here or moving here? What are expenses like? What kind of life will you have? Read on to find what it can be like.
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Domestic flights in the DRC
What flying in the Democratic republic of Congo can be like
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Is it normal?
Is it normal to… Sit in traffic for hours everyday? Get asked for bribes or “coffee” or “fuel” by cops? Be nervous and anxious every time you drive to work or around the city in case you get stopped by cops? Having to wave or greet every single person you cross on the street? Being…
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Motorcycle adventures in Kinshasa
Today I got stopped by the Police while on my motorcycle. They had no uniforms. The supposed cop walked up to my motorcycle and just removed the keys. Motorcycles are not allowed in Gombe apparently but they’re everywhere. I am one of the few with a motorcycle with a number plate, insurance and permits to…
Emilio in Congo (DRC) 