Education under threat: M23 rebels impose school fees in eastern DRC
Africa • Sep 17, 2025, 8:33 PM
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Free schooling, a key policy of President Félix Tshisekedi in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is now under threat. The M23 rebels have introduced school fees in areas they control, raising concerns among the poorest parents.
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