Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues

The footage shows at least seven people floundering in the muddy river, trying to keep from being swept away by the current. An eighth person seems to be swimming towards them to help. A few seconds later, the man who is filming the scene and describing what is happening turns the camera to show what caused the chaos below: a wooden bridge has broken in half and both sides have collapsed into the water. Large groups of people are gathered on both banks. This video filmed by an eyewitness on June 3, 2026 shows a collapsed bridge in the village of Hombo, in the eastern DRC. At least seven people seem to have fallen into the river, where they are battling the current. Thankfully, no one died in the incident. Source: Observers To display this content from , you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. ‘The bridge is also important for commerce’ No one died in the bridge collapse that took place on June 3, 2026, in Hombo, according to two local sources. However, it has created a complicated situation, especially because the two parts of the village, located on either side of the Luhoho River, actually belong to two different administrative districts or “sectors". Thi...