Jacquemin Shabani

Jacquemin Shabani is the regional mayor of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is currently newsworthy due to his official reporting on a tragic fire that occurred at a wedding reception in the city. The fire, which began on Friday night and extended into early Saturday, resulted in the deaths of at least 22 people and left several others injured. Shabani confirmed the casualty figures on Saturday. The incident took place in the Lingwala area of northern Kinshasa, where narrow hallways reportedly hampered escape efforts. His statements provide the official account of the event, making him a key figure in the news surrounding this disaster.