The residents of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, are currently grappling with a severe waste disposal crisis. For over a week, the city’s streets have been inundated with piles of rubbish as a result of a strike by rubbish collectors from Averda, the company responsible for waste disposal in the region.
Chronicling the dire situation, FRANCE 24’s team on the ground has reported on the overwhelming impact the strike has had on Brazzaville residents. With no end in sight to the crisis, the city’s residents are left choking under the piles of rubbish that now litter their streets.
The strike has not only created a health hazard for residents, but has also significantly worsened pollution levels in the city. The mounting waste poses a threat to public health and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for a resolution to the ongoing crisis.
As the residents of Brazzaville continue to grapple with the consequences of the waste disposal strike, it is clear that immediate action is needed to alleviate the burden on the city and its inhabitants.
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