Title: The ninth Francophone Games in Kinshasa ready to welcome athletes and artists
Introduction :
Preparations for the ninth Francophone Games in Kinshasa are in full swing. The Congolese authorities have put in place measures to guarantee the supply of water and electricity during this major event. The national electricity company (SNEL) and the water distribution company (Regideso) have strengthened their system, in particular with the installation of a generator and the addition of cisterns to compensate for possible cuts. A general inspection of the infrastructures took place to ensure their good state of preparation. The first delegations are already there, ready to take part in the various sporting and cultural competitions.
Development 1: Measures taken to guarantee the supply of water and electricity
The issue of water and electricity was a major concern in the preparations for the ninth Francophonie games in Kinshasa. To ensure a continuous supply, SNEL has set up a generator that will take over in the event of a power cut. For its part, Regideso has increased the number of cisterns and drilled additional boreholes to ensure a sufficient stock of water for athletes and visitors.
Development 2: A general visit of the infrastructures before the start of the games
In order to ensure the proper preparation of the infrastructures, a general visit was carried out by the authorities. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Francophonie, accompanied by various ministers and the group of French-speaking ambassadors, was able to see the progress of the work. All sports infrastructure has been described as 99% ready, with only a few exterior fittings remaining to be finalised. The Deputy Prime Minister commended the DRC’s efforts despite persistent security challenges.
Development 3: An event financially supported and ready to welcome participants
Financially, the preparations for the ninth Francophone Games in Kinshasa were well managed. The work was carried out thanks to adequate financial resources. The national director of the games assured that everything was ready to welcome the participants, whether athletes, artists or delegations. The sports infrastructures, such as the stadium of the martyrs and the stadium, are completely finished and equipped, thus meeting the requirements of the competitions.
Conclusion :
The ninth games of the Francophonie in Kinshasa are actively preparing to offer a major event to the participants. The measures taken to guarantee the supply of water and electricity, as well as the visit of the infrastructures before the start of the games, testify to the involvement of the Congolese authorities.. With well-managed financial preparations and infrastructure ready to welcome athletes and artists, the event promises to be successful and showcase French-speaking talent