DR Congo president’s adviser killed in plane crash

Small and often ageing aircraft are used to traverse the DRC, a vast country. Accidents are common as some airports lack even the basic facilities to function normally.

Last July, dozens of passengers were killed when a plane crashed as it approached Kisangani airport. Rescuers managed to pull 40 survivors from the wreckage, officials said.

The aircraft belonged to the Hewa Bora Airways which is on a European Union list of airlines banned due to security concerns, as are all carriers certified in the DR Congo.

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