South Kivu: over 2500 fire cases recorded in Bukavu between July and August by provincial authorities based in Uvira

The provincial government of South Kivu, led by Jean Jacques Purusi, reported over 2500 houses destroyed by fires in Bukavu between July and August 2026. The disasters affected homes, schools, churches, and businesses in several neighborhoods of the city. The government demands the establishment of an independent investigation mechanism for these fires and advocates for humanitarian access to affected families.