Radio Okapi

Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of CongoFrench

Established as a partnership between the United Nations and the Hirondelle Foundation, this essential news source serves as a primary provider of independent, nationwide information in a country where access to reliable media is often restricted. It broadcasts in French and four national languages, playing a critical role in promoting peace and democracy across the vast territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KINSHASA

French serves as the primary language of publication for the capital's news outlets, which have increasingly shifted toward digital web portals to reach domestic and international readers. Established titles like Le Soft maintain a long-standing print presence, while digital-first platforms such as 7sur7 and Media Congo provide continuous daily national news coverage. The United Nations-backed Radio Okapi also operates a highly trafficked text news platform alongside its nationwide broadcasts. Paperboy lists 5 newspapers in Kinshasa.