• News
  • Sport
  • TV
  • Radio
  • Education
  • TV Licences
  • Contact Us

For all official information and updates regarding COVID-19, visit the South African Department of Health's website at www.sacoronavirus.co.za

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION
Home Africa

Congolese escaping volcano receive aid in Rwanda

2 June 2021, 4:03 PM  |
Reuters Reuters |  @SABCNews
At least 31 people died and 3 000 homes were destroyed to the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in DRC.

At least 31 people died and 3 000 homes were destroyed to the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in DRC.

Image: Reuters

At least 31 people died and 3 000 homes were destroyed to the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in DRC.

Many families displaced by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fled into neighbouring Rwanda to find safety. Thousands were forced from their homes after dark on Saturday, 22 May as lava flowed towards the town of Goma.

“The volcano erupted and the tremors were horrible, at night we could not sleep and during the day houses would just collapse,” said Joyce, a displaced Congolese.

Volcano erupts in eastern Congo, thousands flee as lava flows into Goma:

People said they were struggling to find enough food and water as the United Nations called for aid and warned about the risk of cholera in Congo last week. Those who crossed into Rwanda are now receiving food, shelter, and blankets from the UN refugee agency, UNHCR and other partners.

At least 31 people died and 3 000 homes were destroyed. Roads used for economic activity and supplying aid in the region were cut off.

“We saw flames exploding from Nyiragongo volcano at twelve o’clock in the evening. The fire was raging, killing people, and destroying fields and crops, as well as houses and villages. We then flee to Rwanda to save our lives,” said Esther, who also fled to Rwanda.

Although the lava stopped just short of the city limits, thousands more people fled last week when the government warned that the volcano, one of the world’s most active, could erupt again.

Mount Nyiragongo volcano last erupted in 2002, killing over 200 people and displacing more than 100 000.

Share article
Previous Post

SAA can’t expect more bailouts once new equity partner gets appointed: Gordhan

Next Post

Former contract workers accuse City of Tshwane of nepotism

Related Posts

FILE PHOTO: A burned tank stands near the town of Adwa, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021.

Ethiopia blames militia for killing 338 people in Oromiya region in June

1 July 2022, 9:33 AM
Live stream card.

LIVE: The inaugural Kenneth Kaunda Memorial Lecture by H.E. President Thabo Mbeki

30 June 2022, 6:11 PM
A woman holds a mock-up vial labeled "Monkeypox vaccine" and medical syringe in this illustration taken, May 25, 2022.

Africa in need of test kits, vaccines as monkeypox spreads

30 June 2022, 4:19 PM

On Africa Newsletter: Issue #2- June 2022

30 June 2022, 4:06 PM
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi speaks during the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2021.

Seamless movement of goods among member states needed to achieve SACU objectives: Masisi

30 June 2022, 12:03 PM
Protesters take part in a rally against military rule following a coup to commiserate the anniversary of a sit-in that culminated with Bashir's overthrow in Khartoum North, Sudan April 6, 2022.

Internet cut in Sudan’s capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

30 June 2022, 11:32 AM
Next Post
The workers say the City of Tshwane reneged on an agreement undertaking to insource them

Former contract workers accuse City of Tshwane of nepotism

Most Viewed

  • 24hrs
  • Week
  • Month
  • EMS says fire at Bree Street Taxi Rank in Johannesburg has been extinguished
  • The public has until 18 May to make submissions on Icasa’s regulations for extension of expiry period for data, airtime
  • ANC NEC expected to hold a special meeting on Sunday
  • Eastern Cape flood victims plead for support as access to food, services remains difficult
  • Amathole Regional Secretary elated to have corruption charges against him dropped
  • East London police search for clues that led to tavern death; calls to revoke tavern’s licence 
  • UPDATE: At least 17 people killed in an East London tavern stampede
  • E Cape Liquor Board says Enyobeni tavern owner will face criminal charges
  • Zulu Royal Palace abuzz as King Misuzulu’s cleansing ceremony continues
  • Limpopo residents concerned about illegal harvesting of the Matumi tree
  • East London police search for clues that led to tavern death; calls to revoke tavern’s licence 
  • UPDATE: At least 17 people killed in an East London tavern stampede
  • Mosimane alleges sabotage from CAF President Patrice Motsepe
  • SANTACO and NTA calls on COSATU to join the national shutdown over the hiking fuel prices
  • NTA yet to decide whether to support calls for national shutdown amid fuel price hikes

LATEST

Signage is seen outside of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in Washington, D.C., US, August 30, 2020.
  • Sci-tech

US CFTC charges South African company with record $1.7 bln bitcoin fraud


Motorists stuck in traffic.
  • South Africa

Motorists urged to exercise caution over expected heavy traffic flows towards Durban


FILE PHOTO: A burned tank stands near the town of Adwa, Tigray region, Ethiopia, March 18, 2021.
  • Africa

Ethiopia blames militia for killing 338 people in Oromiya region in June


  • Politics

LIVE : Malema and Ndlozi’s assault case resumes


File Image: Rock musician Frank Zappa plays guitar during a performance at the Warner Theatre in Washington, US, February 1988.
  • Lifestyle

Universal Music acquires ‘Cosmik Debris’ guitarist Frank Zappa’s catalog


Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his second-round match against Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain on 30 June 2022.
  • Sport

Nadal taking extra care with COVID scare at Wimbledon


Weather

  • About the SABC
  • Contact Us
  • Jobs
  • Advertise
  • Disclaimer
  • Site Map

SABC © 2022

No Result
View All Result
  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • POLITICS
  • BUSINESS
  • SPORT
  • AFRICA
  • WORLD
  • SCI-TECH
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FEATURES
  • OPINION

© 2022

Previous SAA can’t expect more bailouts once new equity partner gets appointed: Gordhan
Next Former contract workers accuse City of Tshwane of nepotism