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Kinshasa: Fire at CENI Warehouses in Limete
Kinshasa, November 20, 2025 - A fire broke out in the central warehouses of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on Avenue des Entrepôts, Kingabwa, Limete. No injuries were reported, but equipment including lithium batteries and solar panels was destroyed.
The blaze was brought under control thanks to the rapid response of municipal authorities, local firefighters, and CENI technical teams. Initial investigations indicate that the fire originated in the lithium battery storage room.
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