A fire broke out on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in the international departures terminal of N'djili Airport, located in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to official sources, an electrical short circuit is believed to be the cause of this incident that occurred in the offices of Uganda Airlines.

Witnesses on the scene reported that the situation was quickly managed by emergency services. Firefighters were able to control the flames after approximately three-quarters of an hour of intervention, thus preventing the fire from spreading to other sensitive areas of the terminal.

Kwame Mugisha, Deputy General Manager of Uganda Airlines, expressed gratitude towards the team that acted diligently to limit the damage. In a statement to the press, he emphasized: “Thanks to their quick and effective intervention, we were able to contain the extent of the disaster.”

The airport authorities have not yet provided a detailed assessment regarding the material damage caused by this fire. However, this event raises questions about the safety of electrical installations at one of the country's main entry points.

In a context where similar incidents are increasing in Kinshasa, as indicated by several previous reports of fires in various public establishments, it becomes crucial for authorities to strengthen safety and maintenance measures for infrastructures. In July 2022, a fire ravaged part of the headquarters of the Commercial Company of Transport and Ports (SCTP).

As the Congolese government strives to improve security conditions in the country, this incident at N'djili Airport serves as a reminder of the importance of constant vigilance and increased investment in the maintenance of public infrastructures. The current situation may also prompt officials to reassess electrical safety standards within strategic buildings.