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New deadly fire in Bukavu, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The disaster struck the Nyalukemba neighbourhood, a few days after another fire that had killed 27 people. The inhabitants are calling for an investigation into these fires repeatedly.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the inhabitants of Bukavu continue to search the rubble of their homes after a deadly fire. The latest disaster struck the Nyalukemba neighbourhood, only a few days after another fire that had killed 27 people. Hundreds of homes and schools had been destroyed. The locals are now demanding answers and an investigation into these repeated fires.
In tonight's edition: TPLF fighters take over the airport in Tigray amid escalating conflict with federal troops. But first, concerns about South Africa's high rates of crimes are brought even more into focus as 11 people are killed at a party. And in eastern DR Congo, residents of Bukavu are once again searching through the ruins of their homes after another deadly fire.
According to the authorities, a hustle and bustle occurred while people were trying to escape the fire that ravaged two schools in Bukavu, a rebel-controlled eastern city.
