Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital

Dozens of people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to flooding in Kinshasa, with at least 33 confirmed dead and thousands displaced. President Felix Tshisekedi visited the affected areas and blamed the high death toll on illegal settlements, as the city’s rapid growth has led to construction on vulnerable hillsides lacking proper drainage systems. The country, already facing a severe humanitarian crisis, is grappling with ongoing conflicts in its eastern regions and a reduction in foreign aid that puts millions at risk of food insecurity and malnutrition.

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