In the educational province of Tanganyika 1, the school year of more than 35,000 students is currently disrupted by the effects of natural disasters, notably the advance of the waters of Lake Tanganyika and heavy rains. This situation has a negative impact on 83 schools according to EPST Tanganyika 1 officials.
Nicolas Prince Baeleay, provincial director of EPST Tanganyika 1, stressed that several schools, mainly located in the town of Kalemie, are threatened with disappearance due to the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika. Among the worst affected schools are Lac Institute, Lac Primary School, Neema Institute and Neema Primary School. To deal with this critical situation, measures have been taken to relocate certain educational establishments such as the Fatuma Institute and the Lukenta Institute.
In Kalemie, the rising waters of Lake Tanganyika are also endangering homes as well as public and private infrastructure due to poor management of water drainage channels.
Faced with this crisis, authorities and partners are working together to find lasting solutions and ensure the safety of students, residents and property threatened by the effects of natural disasters.
This situation raises the need for urgent and coordinated intervention to protect vulnerable communities and ensure the continuity of educational activities despite the environmental challenges encountered.