A bridge built by the Congo’s President’s construction company collapsed on its opening day.
The bridge made of logs was built for over $2 million.
The conspiracy is presidential embezzlement and people still blaming colonialism for developing countries.
Congo 🇨🇩
President Felix Tshisekedi's construction company, led by one of his family members, built this bridge for 2.2 million dollars.
On the day of its inauguration, it collapsed. pic.twitter.com/fcgVwsHSbb
— Africa Today Media Group (@africatodayMG) November 29, 2025
Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi is facing escalating criticism after a viral post on X alleged that a £1.66 million ($2.2 million) bridge project was linked to a construction company associated with one of his family members.
The claim, which has spread widely across social media in recent days, has sparked questions about transparency, procurement and potential conflicts of interest involving the President’s circle.
As of now, the alleged link between the bridge project and any company tied to the Tshisekedi family has not been independently verified by major news organisations, but the online backlash continues to intensify.
The claim emerged through footage shared by Africa Today, an account known for political commentary, suggesting that the bridge collapsed on the day of its inauguration.
While the video prompted strong reactions, the specifics of the project, its cost and its contractor remain unconfirmed, leaving much of the public discussion driven by speculation rather than documented evidence.