In Brazzaville, Congo’s capital, a tragic stampede at an army recruitment event resulted in at least 37 deaths. This incident occurred early Tuesday during the recruitment of 1,500 youths aged 18 to 25. Congolese authorities, including Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makoso, acknowledged the fatalities and injuries. Social media revealed the aftermath, with many lifeless bodies […]
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