Mike Kalambay: Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Gospel singer and pastor Mike Kalambay was performing at the 80,000-seater Martyrs Stadium in the capital, Kinshasa, but photos taken at the event show scenes of overcrowding.

A 10-year-old child is among those who died, according to local media.

The governor of Kinshasa, Daniel Bumba, has released a statement blaming "excesses and crowd movements" for the disaster.

DR Congo's justice minister has ordered an investigation, and the questioning of the police officers who were present at the time and the event organiser Maajabu Gospel.

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