Raïssa Malu announces 78 pilot school canteens for the 2026-2027 school year in DRC

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Raïssa Malu announces 78 pilot school canteens for the 2026-2027 school year in DRC

The Minister of National Education, Raïssa Malu, announced the launch of 78 pilot school canteens for the 2026-2027 school year, with three canteens per province. She also introduced 'Citizen Watch Clubs' to promote civic engagement and patriotism among students. Malu reaffirmed the free public primary education policy and called for enhanced health measures in provinces affected by the Ebola epidemic.

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