**Fatshimétrie: Schools submerged by water in Kalemie, an educational disaster in Tanganyika 1**
The recent floods that hit the educational province of Tanganyika 1 left behind a trail of devastation, with a total of 108 schools destroyed, seriously impacting the local education system. With schools in the city of Kalemie as well as the territories of Kalemie, Moba and Nyunzu completely submerged by the waters of Lake Tanganyika, many students now find themselves in a precarious situation, with extremely difficult learning conditions.
The provincial director of education and new citizenship of Tanganyika 1, Nicolas Prince Baeleay, warns of the disastrous consequences of this massive destruction of school infrastructure. Students, the first victims of this crisis, see their educational future compromised by this tragic situation. Faced with these major challenges, he has repeatedly called on authorities and partners for an urgent response, but unfortunately, so far, no concrete plan has been put in place to address this emergency.
This educational disaster in Tanganyika 1 highlights an alarming reality: the devastating impact of natural disasters on the education of young people. Beyond the collapsed walls of schools, it is access to education, an essential pillar of a society’s development, that is seriously compromised. The reconstruction of destroyed schools must not be a simple matter of buildings, but rather a national priority to guarantee a fundamental right to education for all children in the region.
It is necessary for local and national authorities as well as international partners to coordinate their efforts to address this major challenge and rebuild a resilient education system. Emergency measures must be taken to ensure the continuity of education for students affected by this disaster, and sustainable solutions must be found to prevent such crises in the future.
In this time of crisis, solidarity and mobilization are essential to ensure a better future for the youth of Tanganyika 1. It is time to act together to rebuild the broken dreams of students and make education a bulwark against the vagaries of nature.