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By YuToday Staff

1 hour ago · 1:41 readSeptember 5, 2026

At least 22 people have died in a fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, according to the regional mayor.]]> Seattle Times first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.

Key takeaways

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What we know so far

At least 22 people have died in a fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, according to the regional mayor.]]> At least 22 people have died in a fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, according to the regional mayor.]]>

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The latest reporting

Reported context includes the following: At least 22 people have died in a fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, according to the regional mayor.]]> At least 22 people have died in a fire at a wedding party in Kinshasa, Congo's capital, according to the regional mayor.]]>

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What happens next

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