⌁ DAY 19

School fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 children

2 beadsSep 10 → Sep 10moved 19d ago

The wire

2026-09-10

School fires in Democratic Republic of Congo kill 28 students

broke 19d ago · 2 reports · anglo · international

Fires swept through schools in the Democratic Republic of Congo on September 10–11, killing 28 students and injuring dozens. The incidents prompted calls for safety reforms in educational facilities.

School fire in eastern Congo kills at least 24 children

broke 19d ago · 15 reports · international · local

A fire at a school in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by M23 rebels, killed at least 24 children on September 12, 2026, with many deaths occurring in a stampede as students fled the burning building. The blaze broke out while classes were in session.