The Jeux de la Francophonie are about to kick off in Kinshasa, raising the excitement and expectations of Congolese women and girls. In the streets of the capital, opinions are diverse as to the organization of this international event.
Lydia Massamba, a seamstress in her forties, expresses her wish to see the Games take place without major incident. She also hopes that Kinshasa people will massively respond to the call of this sporting and cultural celebration, and that Congolese athletes will win medals in each discipline. For her, it is important that the party is beautiful and memorable.
Smyrne Kipa, employed in the field of resource management, recognizes that the communication around the Games of La Francophonie is well done. She noticed that the panels and the cars decorated with the colors of the Games are omnipresent in the city, thus creating a real curiosity in the population. She says it sparks a desire to know more about this event.
Mamie Ilunga, manager of a cement depot, is enthusiastic about attending the Games. She plans to go to the Martyrs’ Stadium tonight to follow the opening show live, and also plans to attend other events until the closing. For her, these Games represent a unique opportunity for the Congo and she does not want to miss it.
However, some concerns remain. Some Kinshasa residents are expressing concerns about the quality of the hastily built infrastructure to host the Games. They wonder how long these temporary facilities will be able to benefit the population after the event. In addition, questions remain as to the sale of tickets and their cost. Some fear that they will not be properly informed just hours before the launch of the Games.
Others question the usefulness of investing so many financial resources in organizing this event. While the country faces many problems, such as insecurity, unemployment, economic and social crisis, some wonder if the Games of La Francophonie will really bring benefits to the Congolese people. They believe that the priorities should be the resolution of these problems rather than the organization of international events.
Despite these concerns, the Games of La Francophonie remain an opportunity to celebrate cultural and sporting diversity, to promote peace and development through encounters between young Francophones. The Congolese authorities have done their best to maintain the organization of this event despite the obstacles and criticism. It remains to be hoped that everything will go well and that these Games will restore the image of the country on the international scene..
In conclusion, the expectations of women and girls in Kinshasa are diverse with regard to the Games of La Francophonie 2023. Some are enthusiastic and hope that this event will be a success, while others express concerns about the infrastructure and the priorities of the country. Despite everything, the importance of celebrating cultural and sporting diversity, and of promoting peace and development, remains at the heart of these expectations