Tanganyika: Five students killed by lightning in Nyunzu

Author: José MukendiPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Tanganyika: Five students killed by lightning in Nyunzu

Five students died on Thursday, October 22, in Kisengo, Nyunzu Territory, Tanganyika Province, after being struck by lightning during heavy rain. According to local civil society, the lightning hit Institut Mulimba, where all five students died at the scene. Several other people were reportedly injured. The tragedy has deeply affected the local community.

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