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- Complaint number
- NTB-001-245
- NTB Type
- 6.2. Administrative fees
- Complaint
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A review of the route from Goli through Mahagi to Kisangani on the DRC side revealed 24 Roadblocks.
The traders reported that they pay 300 dollars per roadblock; we wouldn't pick evidence of this payment because its illegal - Progress update note
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1. During the 38th RMC, DRC reported that they would consult and revert
2.During the 39th RMC, DRC requested 2 weeks to resolve the NTB.
3.During the 40th RMC DRC informed the meeting that the Zone between Golli, Mahagi and Kisangani is a war zone and security is very tight, nevertheless, the central government's interior Minister instructed the governor to reduce the number of barriers and stop these payments because they are not official and illegal. DRC is organizing a consultation in June 2026 with the Ministry of Interior, Trade and Security organs to deliberate on the matter. The NTB also affects DRC as it makes goods more expensive in DRC. Furthermore, it was reported that on 7th - 10th May, 2026 the Republic of Uganda and DRC will hold a bilateral meeting on the same. The meeting urged DRC to adhere to the Summit Directive to resolve the NTB by 30th June 2026 - Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
- Democratic Republic of the Congo: From Goli through Mahagi to Kisangani on the DRC side (Other)
- Reporting Country or Region
- Uganda
- Country specific trade issue
- No
- Date of incident
- 2025-04-01
- Status
- In process
- Product Description
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Service
- Total value
- USh300 000.00
- Date reported
- 2025-05-01 16:28
- Modified
- 2025-08-10 11:44
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