Kinshasa is actively preparing to host the ninth Francophone Games. The issue of water and electricity, which had caused some concern, now seems to be resolved. The National Electricity Company (SNEL) and the Water Distribution Board (Regideso) have reinforced their arrangements to ensure a continuous supply during the event.
The director of the National Francophone Games Committee, Isidore Kwandja, explained that SNEL had installed a generator that will take over in the event of a power cut. In addition, Regideso has increased the number of cisterns to ensure a sufficient stock of water so that athletes can easily find it when needed. These measures ensure the smooth running of the games and the comfort of the participants.
The general visit of the infrastructures planned to host the games was carried out recently. The representatives of the French-speaking countries were able to observe the progress of the work and were satisfied with the state of progress of the sports infrastructures. The Tata Raphaël and Martyrs stadiums are ready to host the competitions, and the University of Kinshasa is prepared to host the delegations and the athletes.
Christophe Lutundula, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, praised the efforts of the DRC in organizing this event despite the persistent security challenges in the east of the country. He stressed the importance of this visit to allow the French-speaking ambassadors to observe the preparations and to promote the games in their respective countries.
From a financial point of view, Isidore Kwandja assured that everything was managed and that the ongoing problems had been resolved. He also called on the city authorities to ensure the cleanliness of Kinshasa in order to provide a pleasant experience for visitors.
The ninth Francophone Games will take place from July 28 to August 6 in Kinshasa. The first delegations have already arrived and are ready to participate in the various sports and cultural disciplines. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate Francophone diversity and strengthen ties between participating countries.
In summary, preparations for the ninth games of the Francophonie in Kinshasa are advancing rapidly. The water and electricity problems have been solved thanks to the measures put in place by SNEL and Regideso. Sports facilities are ready to host competitions and delegations. The Congolese authorities are optimistic about the smooth running of these games and hope to offer an unforgettable experience to the participants.