The Francophonie Games which took place in Kinshasa from July 28 to August 6 were a great success in terms of security. This was confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Peter Kazadi, in a statement to the Congolese Press Agency (ACP).
According to Peter Kazadi, no major incident was recorded during these Games. He stressed that there have been no reports of deaths and that the security forces have fully fulfilled their mission by demonstrating the absence of potential situations of insecurity.
This security success is the result of measures taken by the Congolese authorities in collaboration with the Government of Quebec, which had decided not to send athletes or artists to the Games of La Francophonie for security and health reasons.
The creation of a mixed army-police mobile patrol and the deployment of security forces throughout the city and its outskirts helped to ensure peace of mind during the event. This security performance is a real bet won for the Defense and Security Forces, which were able to ensure an environment conducive to the smooth running of the Games.
The Games of La Francophonie also enabled the Democratic Republic of Congo to strengthen its international influence. By using sport as a tool for development and diplomacy, the country has demonstrated its ability to organize a successful international event.
This security and organizational success of the Francophonie Games in Kinshasa opens up new prospects for the DRC. It confirms its desire to assert itself on the international scene and strengthens its credibility as a country capable of hosting world-class events in a secure setting.
Peter Kazadi’s positive reaction underlines the importance of this event for the country, which has risen to the challenge of organization and security. This success is a source of real pride for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an important step in its development on the international scene