The renovated La Renaissance complex offers 298 classrooms for over 7,500 students in Kananga

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The renovated La Renaissance complex offers 298 classrooms for over 7,500 students in Kananga

The governor of Kasaï-Central inaugurated the 'La Renaissance' school complex in Kananga, which can accommodate over 7,500 students. Funded by the World Bank and the Congolese government, the project transformed the former Royal Athenaeum into a complex comprising 13 schools and 298 classrooms. The site also features modern facilities, including laboratories, a library, sports facilities, and a photovoltaic power plant.

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