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While the Democratic Republic of Congo is hit by a second wave of Covid-19, the country will experience its first national curfew this Friday, December 18 in the evening. It starts at 21 and lasts until kl. Traffic under the curfew will be subject to a special permit from the provincial authority, with the exception of persons in emergencies. This decision will affect many Congolese and many are worried.
as reported from Kinshasa, Sébastien Németh
Karaoke atmosphere at the Michelet bar-restaurant, in the town of Limété. The staff waited for the customers but became worried. As this Friday night, the facility must be closed much earlier than expected.
“In the evening I have many customers who come to eat, drink … We are very disappointed. It does not make us good. If the curfew will last too long, we will run out of customers. And there will be no money … ”, trust Léonard Liloko, one of the bar-restaurant’s employees.
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No end date for this curfew yet
Curfew will stop the activity for long hours. The argument is also heard in the transport sector. Eric Kabambi, a taxi driver, does not hide his concern. “21.00 is a shortcoming for us. In Kinshasa, it is generally on these occasions that people leave a small bonus. Most come home from work. (…) Why limit us only to late hours? For me, there may be eels under the mountain. It is something that is hidden from us, he explains.
Those who work during the day will also be punished. Yusuf Kaa is a painter. He lives far away and it sometimes takes several hours to get home at night. The curfew is therefore not suitable for everyone. “It will ruin so many activities. We are among the most withdrawn. We do not have good transports and the like. We do not refuse, we accept, but let them think of automation! “, He apologizes.
The curfew has an unlimited duration. The Congolese therefore do not know how long they will have to endure the deficit.
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