More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools

September 7, 2026 · 5:37 am 3 sources

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• More than a dozen children killed in fire in eastern DR Congo schools
  Al Jazeera · September 10, 2026 17:45
  Authorities say at least 14 school children have been killed after fire ravaged schools in the DR Congo.