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The organisation of French-speaking nations slams games preparations

Tata-Raphaël Stadium being remodeled. © Facebook/Jeux de la francophonie

The Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie is alarmed by DRC's delay in preparing for the body's athletic and cultural extravaganza due to take place in Kinshasa in August 2022. In a recent report, it points to unjustified spending and a lack of transparency in the management of the games' funds. [...]

Published on 19/07/2021 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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