2023-07-31 10:12:54
9th Games of La Francophonie: The DRC is betting on security around the nine Olympic villages
July 31, 2023
They were numerous, these delegations to cancel their participation in these games which are held in Kinshasa, which became the time of the event, the capital of the French-speaking world, because of the attacks suffered by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lately. A geopolitical question which has impacted the mobilization around these games which have been postponed several times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The authorities have put an impressive device in order to reassure the various actors of this international demonstration.
In his official launch speech for the 9th Games of La Francophonie, on July 28 at the Martyrs stadium, President Félix Tshisekedi assured that “ everything has been done to make this 9th edition of the Games of La Francophonie a resounding success “. While adding that ” no human work being perfect, faults will certainly not fail to be noted “, he nuanced.
The Congolese Head of State recalled that these Games of La Francophonie are the strong symbol of the attachment of the DRC to the values and objectives of La Francophonie, as well as the affirmation of its belonging to the French-speaking family. Since the start of these games in the Congolese capital, no incident has been noted. The organizing committee remains focused on any embarrassing details and does not hesitate to adjust when the need arises.
Some 4,500 police officers and elements of the Republican Guard are deployed, they assure, and a private company is responsible for the security of the playgrounds. The device was indeed very visible for the opening ceremony. Until August 6, the Games of La Francophonie will give rise to nine sports competitions and eleven cultural competitions, in which young people aged 18 to 35 participate.
Dorian ONDOMore
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