Advertisement The East African News East Africa DRC says 129 killed in attempted prison break Tuesday September 03 2024 Makala Prison in Kinshasa, where scores have been killed in an attempted prison break. PHOTO | FILE Advertisement By REUTERS More by this Author Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa early on Monday, adding that the situation was now under control.In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. Some 59 people were wounded, he added."The mass escape attempt at Makala central prison resulted in the loss of life and significant material damage," he said in the video statement.Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident.The breakout attempt occurred around 2am on Monday. Prisoners told Reuters they had heard heavy gunfire, as well as sounds of prisoners outside. Advertisement Advertisement In the headlines Dar stock market woes as bear-run hits $393.78m About 10 companies have cross-listed their shares in the region. Kenya to reveal debt details in new financial plan By disclosing the assets and liabilities of the government in a balance sheet, the National Treasury says the policy shift will help bolster... Africa’s forests warm up faster on deforestation US warns citizens of possible terror attack in KenyaRuto: UN Security Council reforms long overdueDar abductions set off new push for law reforms Comoros president 'out of danger' after knife attack
Advertisement The East African News East Africa DRC says 129 killed in attempted prison break Tuesday September 03 2024 Makala Prison in Kinshasa, where scores have been killed in an attempted prison break. PHOTO | FILE Advertisement By REUTERS More by this Author Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa early on Monday, adding that the situation was now under control.In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. Some 59 people were wounded, he added."The mass escape attempt at Makala central prison resulted in the loss of life and significant material damage," he said in the video statement.Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident.The breakout attempt occurred around 2am on Monday. Prisoners told Reuters they had heard heavy gunfire, as well as sounds of prisoners outside. Advertisement Advertisement In the headlines Dar stock market woes as bear-run hits $393.78m About 10 companies have cross-listed their shares in the region. Kenya to reveal debt details in new financial plan By disclosing the assets and liabilities of the government in a balance sheet, the National Treasury says the policy shift will help bolster... Africa’s forests warm up faster on deforestation US warns citizens of possible terror attack in KenyaRuto: UN Security Council reforms long overdueDar abductions set off new push for law reforms Comoros president 'out of danger' after knife attack
Advertisement By REUTERS More by this Author Democratic Republic of Congo's government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa early on Monday, adding that the situation was now under control.In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said a fire had also broken out in the jail's administrative building, its food depots and a hospital. Some 59 people were wounded, he added."The mass escape attempt at Makala central prison resulted in the loss of life and significant material damage," he said in the video statement.Earlier, a prison official had said no prisoners had succeeded in escaping, adding that those who tried to escape had been killed. The government was investigating the incident.The breakout attempt occurred around 2am on Monday. Prisoners told Reuters they had heard heavy gunfire, as well as sounds of prisoners outside. Advertisement
Dar stock market woes as bear-run hits $393.78m About 10 companies have cross-listed their shares in the region. Kenya to reveal debt details in new financial plan By disclosing the assets and liabilities of the government in a balance sheet, the National Treasury says the policy shift will help bolster... Africa’s forests warm up faster on deforestation US warns citizens of possible terror attack in KenyaRuto: UN Security Council reforms long overdueDar abductions set off new push for law reforms Comoros president 'out of danger' after knife attack