DRC NGO: Over 10,000 Fire Victims in South Kivu Lack Assistance

Thousands of fire victims in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo are enduring dire conditions without any humanitarian aid, according to a report by the Citizen Parliament for Democracy and Good Governance.

The NGO estimates that over 10,000 individuals, comprising more than 1,900 households, have been displaced after their homes were destroyed by fires. The city of Bukavu appears to be the most severely affected area, with at least 1,500 homes incinerated since February 2025.

Romuald Lwamba, who led the investigation for the NGO, highlighted the precarious situation of these households, noting that some have been forced to return to their villages due to a lack of support. "We are starting by calling on the Congolese government to awaken its conscience to the fact that its population in Bukavu is dying from this misery, from this catastrophe," Lwamba stated.

The organization is appealing to the government to implement necessary measures to deliver aid to affected areas, drawing a parallel to the attention given to national certification exams. Lwamba also advised the public to replace old house wiring with new installations performed by qualified technicians to prevent future fires.