Fatshimetrie, October 7, 2024. The recent shipwreck on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo has deeply moved the entire country. The President of the Senate, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, expressed his solidarity and compassion for the victims and their loved ones in an official statement released this Monday.
The tragic event that struck the boat “MV Merdi” off Lake Kivu, near the port of Kituku in Goma, in the province of North Kivu, has caused deep sadness. The boat, coming from Minova in South Kivu, was carrying many passengers and goods bound for the city of Goma. The human toll of this disaster was heavy, leaving many families in mourning.
Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge wished to express his sincere condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. In a gesture marked by empathy, the President of the Senate also expressed his compassion for the direct victims and all the populations affected by this tragedy. His statement demonstrates national solidarity and moral support for those who have been severely tested by this devastating event.
In these difficult times, it is essential to show our support and solidarity with the victims and their loved ones. The Democratic Republic of Congo is going through a painful ordeal, but it is through unity and fraternity that we will be able to overcome these trials and move forward.
May these expressions of compassion and support bring some comfort to the families affected by this tragedy, and may the memory of the victims be honored through our solidarity and commitment to a better future for all citizens of this country.
In these tragic circumstances, it is important to remember that solidarity and mutual aid are the pillars on which a more just and humane society is built. May we, together, overcome this ordeal and show unwavering solidarity with those who need it most.