Fire in Bukavu, DR Congo kills at least 24 schoolchildren
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Local authorities in Bukavu
Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo
September 10, 2026
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A fire in the Kadutu district of Bukavu killed at least 24 schoolchildren and injured 29 others. The blaze destroyed two schools and over 300 homes. Bukavu is currently under the control of the AFC/M23 rebel movement.
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