Deadly stampede at Mike Kalambay concert at Stade des Martyrs
A tragedy occurred at the concert of Mike Kalambay at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A stampede caused the death of nine people, including a pregnant woman and children. This incident raises serious questions about the security of cultural events in the country. Jacquemain Shabani, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Interior, announced the suspension of non-sporting activities at the Stade des Martyrs and the Stade de Tata Raphaël.
Crisis meeting and incident investigation
The authorities held a crisis meeting, at which the Christian musician Mike Kalambay also participated. Kinshasa Governor Daniel Bumba said an investigation would be opened to determine who was responsible for the tragedy at the concert Mike Kalambay. According to Health Minister Roger Kamba, the victims were suffocated in an overcapacity crowd. The Stade des Martyrs, which can accommodate up to 80,000 people, was overcrowded at the time of the incident.
Tragic history at the Stade des Martyrs
This is not the first time that such a tragedy has occurred at the Stade des Martyrs. In October 2022, a stampede during a Fally Ipupa concert caused the death of eleven people, including two police officers. Overcrowding and flaws in the organization of events are regularly highlighted. Minister Kamba insists on the need to properly plan major events and guarantee health security to avoid future tragedies.
Support for victims and measures to prevent future tragedies
After the incident, Governor Daniel Bumba visited the injured in different health centers, ensuring financial support for medical expenses. The concert of Mike Kalambaywhich was supposed to be a moment of celebration, has turned into a national tragedy. The crisis commission set up will now have to work to ensure that this type of accident never happens again. Congolese authorities are under pressure to improve security conditions during large-scale events.
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