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Economy - 30 July 2026

Ituri Bridge Traffic Suspended Between Komanda and Mambasa

Komanda, July 30, 2026 - Traffic was suspended on the Ituri bridge between Komanda and Mambasa as a precaution against collapse, cutting a sensitive link for trade and travel in a region already strained by insecurity and the Ebola response.

By Sarah Ndaya2 min readFrançais

Komanda, July 30, 2026 - Traffic was suspended on the Ituri bridge between Komanda and Mambasa as a precaution against collapse, cutting a sensitive link for trade and travel in a region already strained by insecurity and the Ebola response.

The closure risks longer detours and higher costs for civilians and goods moving between the two areas until structural repairs or alternative crossings are organised.

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