DR Congo rebel-held school fire September 2026
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Funerals held for children killed in DR Congo school fire
An investigation is underway into the cause of the school fire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Memorial services were held for at least 28 children killed in a school fire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An investigation is underway into why the children killed in the fire in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could not get to safety.
Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms
A fire at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed 28 students.
Survivors are calling on authorities to strengthen fire safety measures.
The fire destroyed homes across a neighbourhood.
School fire kills more than 20 children in rebel-held DR Congo
At least 24 schoolchildren died in a fire in Bukavu, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A similar fire in Kinshasa the previous weekend caused deaths in a stampede at a wedding banquet hall.
The cause of the fire was unknown as of the time of reporting.
“With several lives lost and many injured, the toll remains provisional. The minister offered condolences, affirmed solidarity with families, and ordered assessments of affected schools to ensure learning continuity.”