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Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms

Al Jazeera Friday 11 September 2026, 19:23 UTC 1 min read
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Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms NewsFeed Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms A fire at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed 28 students and destroyed homes across a neighbourhood. Survivors are calling on authorities to strengthen fire safety measures and address unsafe construction in densely built communities. Alain Uaykani reports.

Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms NewsFeed Deadly DRC school fire prompts calls for safety reforms A fire at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo killed 28 students and destroyed homes across a neighbourhood. Survivors are calling on authorities to strengthen fire safety measures and address unsafe construction in densely built communities. Alain Uaykani reports. Published On 11 Sep 2026
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