**Fatshimetrie: The tragedy of the Madame de Sévigné school in Limete**
The tragedy that shook the Madame de Sévigné primary school in Limete, Kinshasa, deeply moved the educational community and Congolese society as a whole. When a schoolboy tragically took the life of one of his classmates with a bladed weapon and injured another, horror and dismay invaded minds. This event shed a harsh light on the security failures in our schools and sparked an urgent debate on the measures to be taken to guarantee the safety of children in schools.
The question that then arises is: what measures should be taken to better secure our children in schools? Faced with such a tragedy, it is imperative that concrete measures be put in place to ensure the safety of students. It is essential that school authorities, teachers and parents work together to create a safe and conducive learning environment.
In this light, experts such as Professor Joachim Mukawu Ebwel and Serge Bondedi Eleyi of the NGO Young Men Action for Education (YMAE) have stressed the importance of integrating violence prevention and conflict resolution programs in schools. Sensitizing students to peacefully resolve disputes and manage emotions is essential to prevent such acts of violence.
Furthermore, the President of the Iranga Foundation, Liliane Iranga, advocated for enhanced security measures in schools, such as the presence of security guards, the installation of access control devices and sensitizing students to the risks associated with violence.
Ultimately, it is essential that the safety of children is placed at the heart of the priorities of education authorities and policy makers. The tragedies at Madame de Sévigné School in Limete and at the Mugara Institute in Nyiragongo Territory must serve as a stark reminder of the vital importance of protecting our children and ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for all.
In conclusion, the safety of children in schools should not be taken lightly. Urgent measures must be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future and to ensure a serene and promising future for Congolese youth. The time has come to act, to protect and preserve the future of our children.