Press review of Monday August 7, 2023
The newspapers published this Monday hail the success of the 9th Francophonie Games which took place in Kinshasa. Expectations were high and yet the DRC rose to the challenge brilliantly, confounding all those who doubted its ability to organize such an event.
According to EcoNews, Kinshasa has defied all predictions by offering games that match its grandeur. The thousands of athletes and artists from all over the world did not leave disappointed, quite the contrary. This edition made it possible to reconcile the Congolese people with themselves and to display a positive image of the DRC internationally.
The director of the Francophonie Games Committee, Zeina Mina, even speaks of a “Congolese miracle”. It underlines the determination of the Congolese people and the effort put into the construction of infrastructure. For her, the DRC can rely on this success to organize other international competitions, just as Qatar did with the World Cup.
La Tempête des Tropiques echoes this sentiment by evoking the impressive success of the games. Zeina Mina herself admits to having been surprised by the performances and the support of the public. This “Congolese miracle” exceeds all expectations and demonstrates the country’s capacity to achieve great things.
Prosperity also highlights the massive participation of more than three thousand athletes in this event. This edition made it possible to show another side of the DRC, a welcoming and dynamic country on the diplomatic scene. Félix Tshisekedi, the President of the Republic, can be proud of having taken up this historic challenge and of having allowed Kinshasa to host this international event.
In conclusion, the 9th Francophonie Games were a real success for the DRC. Beyond the sporting and cultural competition, this event helped strengthen the image of the country and create a positive dynamic. The DRC’s international ambitions are now strengthened and it would not be surprising to see it organize other large-scale competitions in the future.