The IX Games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa: an event that thrills the Congolese capital
Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is currently the scene of a major event: the IX Games of La Francophonie. In the newspapers published this Friday, we speak only of this event which promises to be grandiose. The various publications underline the importance of these games for Kinshasa, which positioned itself as the world capital of La Francophonie during this period.
La Tempête des tropics announces in one that Kinshasa is the world capital of the Francophonie. The daily specifies that the games open this Friday, July 28 at the Martyrs of Pentecost stadium. A grand opening ceremony is planned, with the participation of many delegations from all over the world. Access to the stadium will be free, on the instructions of President Félix Tshisekedi. This decision aims to make this event accessible to all inhabitants of the city of Kinshasa. The Minister of Communication and Media, Patrick Muyaya, also announces that access bracelets will be distributed and that specific communications will be made to indicate where to obtain flags or other stamps in the national colors, in order to mark this celebration in a symbolic way. .
EcoNews emphasizes the successful organization of these games by Kinshasa. The weekly stresses that this victory is the result of a long road traveled by the city. France, the founding country of La Francophonie, sends its Minister of Sports and the TV5 Monde channel deploys its teams to cover the event. For the Congolese government, these games are an opportunity to show that sport and culture are unifying values, not only in the DRC, but also in all the participating French-speaking countries. EcoNews highlights the importance of these games for the DRC, which has many French language speakers. The weekly also highlights the modern infrastructure and the talent of young Congolese who will be showcased during these games.
In AfricaNews, we learn that the site chosen for the opening ceremony is the main venue for the sporting and cultural activities of these games. More than 3,000 young athletes and artists from some forty French-speaking countries will take part in these games, alongside Congolese representatives. For the DRC, the organization of these games is a success and bears witness to the efforts made by the government to promote sport and provide Congolese youth with modern infrastructure. President Félix Tshisekedi preferred to personally preside over the opening ceremony, also inviting other African heads of state to attend.
The AS Forum unveils the program for the opening ceremony, which includes several speeches. This solemn moment marks the start of the games and the culmination of the efforts made by Kinshasa for their organization.. President Félix Tshisekedi was unable to attend the event, but had him represented by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Defence, Jean-Pierre Bemba. The presence of other African heads of state, such as Alassane Ouattara of the Ivory Coast, is also announced.
These games of La Francophonie in Kinshasa are therefore a major event that highlights the cultural and sporting richness of the DRC. This is an opportunity for the Congolese capital to shine on the international scene and show its full potential. The games promise moments of celebration, competition and sharing between the different participating French-speaking countries