In recent news, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Morocco on the night of Friday September 8 to Saturday September 9. This natural disaster aroused the consternation of the Congolese Head of State, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi, who expressed his condolences and solidarity towards King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people. He also gave instructions to the Congolese government to closely monitor the situation and ensure the fate of Congolese living in Morocco.
According to official Moroccan information, this tragic event left at least 820 dead and 329 injured. The earthquake, recorded at 11 p.m. local time, caused significant material damage and sowed panic in Marrakech and several other Moroccan cities. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the province of Al-Haouz, southwest of the city of Marrakech.
Faced with this situation, international solidarity is being organized. In Châtillon, France, a mobilization is underway to help victims of the earthquake in Morocco. Associations and citizens came together to collect donations and provide support to the victims.
The Congolese media also seized on this news. Reports were broadcast reporting the damage caused by the earthquake and the measures taken to help the victims. Emphasis is placed on the importance of solidarity between African countries in times of crisis, and on the need for strengthened cooperation to deal with natural disasters.
This tragedy serves as another reminder of the importance of preparation and resilience in the face of natural disasters. Countries must put in place risk prevention and management measures, as well as effective alert and relief mechanisms. International solidarity and cooperation between countries are also essential to help affected populations and facilitate reconstruction.
This earthquake in Morocco is sad news which shows that no one is safe from the forces of nature. It also reminds us of the importance of remaining united and united in difficult times.